Structure Problems of Toyota RAV4 - part 1

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fluid leaking from the driver’s side rear door. An unknown dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

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The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that during inclement weather, moisture entered the vehicle through the front passenger side and the rear driver side doors. The contact stated that upon opening both the front passenger’s and the rear driver’s side doors, there was a water swishing sound coming from inside the doors. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

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The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while it was raining, rainwater was leaking into the vehicle on the driver's side through the factory installed roof rack. The contact stated that water had accumulated under the brake and accelerator pedals. The contact stated that the floor mat was saturated with water. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the roof rack needed to be replaced and the electrical system needed to be inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,286.

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The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that the hinges on the rear liftgate were bent, and the liftgate was misaligned. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was informed that there was no recall on the VIN for the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,500.

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification NHTSA campaign number: 23v734000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was water leaking from the driver's side visor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that water was entering the vehicle through the sunroof and traveled throughout various areas of the vehicle including the visor, dashboard, and door panels. The vehicle was not repaired. After receiving the diagnosis, the contact's insurance provider was informed, who then sent an appraiser to inspect the vehicle. Upon a visual inspection of the vehicle, the insurance appraiser discovered toxic mold throughout the interior panels of the vehicle including under the dashboard and door panels. The mold presence was extensive, and the vehicle was declared a total loss by the insurance provider. The contact stated that her and her husband had experienced unexplainable periods of illness that was later attributed to the presence of mold in the vehicle but was at the time unaware of a possible cause. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 55,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that she had heard an abnormal noise from the driver's side rear door. The contact stated that the sound was a "sloshing" sound of water. The contact stated that when she had parked the vehicle on a road with an upgrade with the front of the vehicle facing up, she observed that water was leaking out from the bottom of the door. The contact stated that when it had rained, the noise and water leak was more noticeable. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.

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The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle after a rainstorm, there was an abnormal water swishing sound inside the vehicle. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered water leakage coming from the bottom of both the rear driver’s and passenger’s side doors. The contact stated that the windows and doors were closed during the rainstorm. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

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The contact called on behalf of her daughter. The contact's daughter owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and her pregnant daughter attempted to move the driver's seat back, it failed to respond as intended. The contact stated the vehicle cannot be driven as the seat distance cannot be adjusted to drive properly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, advised to contact the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while either driving at various speeds or coming to a stop, a moving water sound would emit from both the rear driver and passenger side doors. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer on multiple occasions to have the doors drained to prevent mold from developing inside the vehicle. The contact was also informed by the dealer that the failure was a result of the vehicle's design and that no other repairs could be made to address the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, she became aware that the front passenger’s side seat was wet. The contact stated that it was raining, and she thought that she had left the front passenger’s side window slightly open. The contact stated that as she was drying the front passenger’s side seat and became aware that water was leaking from the where the passenger’s side handle attached to roof of the vehicle. The contact stated that water had saturated the pillar and the front passenger’s side door covering. The contact was concerned that using the door or locking the door could result in a short circuit. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel the vehicle, it was discovered that the interior latch to open the fuel door had malfunctioned, and the fuel door failed to open. The contact was unable to refuel the vehicle due to the failure. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 27,900.

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound of slushing water coming from inside the front driver’s side door panels. Additionally, water from the door panels had leaked into the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed the contact that the door seals were faulty and needed to be replaced, and the drainage holes needed to be modified. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact was concerned that mold contamination might occur due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was water leaking into the driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated, and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact then stated that the failure persisted, and he noticed the water was leaking from the roof rack and had entered the air bag compartment area. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the water was entering through the headliners; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the paint on the hood, the front driver-side door and the rear passenger-side door was peeling. No warning light was illuminated. The VIN was included in an unknown NHTSA campaign number. The vehicle was taken to an auto body shop where it was diagnosed that certain areas of the vehicle needed to be repainted. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure still occurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4. While driving 35 mph, there was a glare from the dashboard that reflected onto the windshield. The failure caused vision impairment, which caused the contact to almost strike a pedestrian. The contact placed black felt over the dashboard to conceal the glare. The vehicle was taken to acton Toyota of littleton (221 great rd, littleton, MA 01460, 978-263-1500) where they informed the contact that they were unaware of the failure. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000.

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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There is huge sun reflection on navigation system & you have very poor vision on navigation. Time to time you have to change your head position to find right angle to read navigation display. This will danger the life of driver tremendously.

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Tell me who to talk to about how you decide safety features for the newly improved electronic systems in cars. Or forward this to them. First of "objects in mirror are closer than they appear". Have you driven on the highway lately? did you not notice how each and every car gets in front of a semi w only 3' distance? that mirror thing needs to be reviewed because no one is paying attention. I don't see any cars in my blind spot. Then there is that new thing about putting the dialing pad on my new panel? what's the difference between that and my dialing on my phone. Accident waiting to happen. Now, some cars have auto answer with a button, others don't. Mine has the answer which should be painted green but it's not, but it does not have the "call button" voice activated. Only upgraded vehicles do. So, I'm on the highway and forget what exit or what city I'm supposed to get off on. It's rush hour and the traffic is moving slowly. I have to pull off to the curb and call?. Then I have to merge onto that crazy traffic. Really? who actually does it. And you ask why there are so many accidents? this should be a mandatory feature on all cars from now on for an actual hands off experience. Bluetooth is the best new invention for driving, but we need to utilize it to it's best. Next: my car has a metallic decorating rim on the dashboard. I was almost blinded by the sun the other day. I had that and the window of the car in front of me shining on my face. I could barely find a safe spot for me to see. Please look into this and make certain things mandatory standard features (no metal rims on dashboard. ). You want safety? lend me each new car and I bet you I will find stuff wrong with it within the month. Thanks for letting me vent.

The center console slides back and forth. While driving, if you have your arm on it, it will slide. The locking mechanism does not lock in place. I think this is a safety hazard and should be corrected. It is very noticeable when a passenger is using the center console as an arm rest as well, if you are reversing, and/or you are adjusting while operating the vehicle in any way with your arm on the center console.

2010 Toyota rav 4. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle drive gear issues. The consumer stated the vehicle was keyless. When he parked the vehicle, with the gear still in drive, he was able to turn the engine off, which meant, if parked on the slightest incline, the vehicle could possibly roll backwards. The consumer stated it happened once, but luckily no one was behind him. A technician from Toyota informed him, it was normal.

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Driver door an d window and coordinated lock are out of sync: drive about 1 mile and lock closes like sound of bullet. Had begun about 6 mos. Following purchase (Aug, 2012). Taking to dealer tomorrow & leaving car until properly repaired! this is a Toyota Rav4 (2012), purchased new.

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I have ha the car back to the dealer for this brake problem and they said this is normal ,what the problem is the brake pedal is soft and when braking you foot can hit the gas pedal this also the pedal will go down when you are holding at a stop,also its not leaking brake fluid as the car was service at the dealer.

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Letter on behalf of re Toyota charging her for a repair on her 2006 Toyota Rav4 that she feels she should have been notified about when the technical service report came out in 2006 re a cowl panel water leak the consumer stated during a heavy rainstorm, water began leaking onto the passenger side floorboard. When the consumer contacted Toyota corp. She was informed her vehicle was out of warranty.

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Hello. I would like to add an issue to the Toyota investigations. I have a 2009 Toyota Rav4. This model/year is included in several of the recalls. Upon calling the Toyota dealer I was informed that my vehicle was manufactured in japan and is not subject to the recalls. If the problems are indeed design problems, why are vehicles manufactured in japan excluded from the recalls? thank you.

The car was lifted up to replace tires and somehow the exhaust system was pushed up and got stuck with the exit inside the bumper leading to a fire and melting the bumper. The car was taken to the car dealer and they explained that the tires place didn't noticed that the exhausted system was stuck up. The bumper was replaced at my own expense.

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Rav4. The contact noticed mice entering the vehicle when it was parked. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the failure was contributed to the clean air filter not exhibiting a screen to shield the mice from entering the vehicle. The technician recommended that traps be set to catch the mice. The traps were set, but there were no resolutions. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 13,500.

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I have a 2005 Toyota Rav4 which, because of the shoddy material, I. E. , plastic, used on the fenders/bumpers, body of the car, I have had costly damage which I have had to pay $1,000 deductible every time, done due to being hit by another car or personal accidents because of the weather, etc. I love my car but all that has to be done to the car is for another car or a pole or whatever, to even a little more than lightly hit it and it caves in like a piece of aluminum or plastic. Something has to be done about the way cars are made nowadays. I could've been killed this past Sunday when I was in bumper to bumper traffic on a highway and hit someone. My front fender got the brunt of the damage. I used to have a 1992 Toyota tercel with fenders/bumpers that were strong and could withstand a collision. This is ridiculous, not to mention costly. It could also be the cause of my insurance being raised or dropped next year! no one seems to really care about how dangerous cars are being made nowadays. Thank you.

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I have a 2003 Toyota rav 4. For several years now there has been a squeaking/crunching noise in the dashboard that no one has been able to get rid of. My mechanic has put packing behind my radio and in the vicinity and for the first day the noise is gone but it always returns. It is horrible in the winter in the midwest when everything is cold and stiff but gets a little more tolerable when its hot and humid.

Purchased used 2002 Toyota Rav4 in oct 2004. Both visors were already sagging a bit and were a hazard to driving within 8 months. I purchased the replacement visors from the dealer in July 2005 for a total of $131. 27. They told me the original owner must not have been careful and I needed to be very careful when using the visors. I took their word and was gentle when I put the visors up and down. Less than 3 years later and I already need to replace them again!! I have small children who only sit in the back seat, so the passenger visor doesn't get used very often and it is just as bad as the driver's side visor that gets used every day. I had my last vehicle for 13 years and both visors were still in perfect condition when I traded the vehicle in for this one. Based on my research, this is a known problem with several different Toyota models. I can't find any solutions and the dealer has told me that all I can do is purchase another set - with no guarantee that they won't break again.

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The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Rav4. While driving 35 to 45 mph with both rear windows opened, the air pressure is very strong and unbearable on the contact's ears. A report was filed with the manufacturer, but they stated that no action will be taken at this time. The contact will take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis. The failure mileage was 2,500 and current mileage was 5,300. Updated 09/13/08. Updated 09/17/08.

Paint defect on hood and r/f fender. Clear coat peelng off.

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The "memory drive feature" on this vehicle is a hazard and skews gas mileage. I own a 2007 Toyota Rav4. I shopped and compared vehicles, prices and consumer guides for more than 2 years. I was not informed of the "driving memory feature" in the computer on the vehicle when considering buying. Vehicle has lag time between the ability to acceleration or take evasive capability to avoid accident or get out of the way to avoid being hit. The memory feature, electronics/computer system develops a memory as to a person's driving "habit". It then becomes confused because every time I drive conditions change, minute to minute, day to day, causing the system to become confused when I ask the car to respond to an exception in driving conditions. My gas mileage epa is listed as 19 to 28 mpg, and I am yet to get 18 mpg once in city driving. I can't even get close to an average of 19 I get 17. 5. One highway trip I got 24. 9 mpg, and I am an average driver, not a lead foot. I took it to a Toyota dealer here in tucson and they "erased" the memory in the drive computer. It drove well for 2 days then has returned back to the previous erased memory. My gas mileage is worse. I talked with another owner and he told me to take it out of overdrive for in-town driving. If I do that the engine will rpms will not drop if over 40 mph thereby ,skewing gas mileage and will damage the engine. So, here I am, paid $26,000 for a car and am so unhappy with the rip off. I would be happier if it was available in a stick shift so I could take the control, but americans are lazy, so Toyota doesn't offer this model in a stick shift. (my preference) the fact that Toyota is not fourth coming with this feature is grounds for fraud. But the new american way is lie by omission. I did call the Toyota complaint line, national number and they took a report and will get back with me. I do not think I should have to spend my time off going to the dealer only to be told the same story.

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After a session of heavy rain water leaks onto the passenger side floor board. It only happens after prolonged rain and seems to be leaking from somewhere beneath the glove compartment. I took the vehicle to the dealer but they were unable to diagnose the problem. I've read online complaints from other owners with the same problem.

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota rav 4. The contact observed mice entering the vehicle from the clean air intake and stated that she had caught fifty-seven mice to date. The dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that there was nothing that they could do to prevent the mice from entering the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic in 2008, where they placed sealant onto the vehicle to keep the mice from entering but to no avail. The vehicle was not further repaired. The current mileage was 78,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 2,000. The VIN was unavailable.