Back Over Prevention Problems of Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4 owners have reported 25 back over prevention related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common back over prevention problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rearview system braking (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Back Over Prevention related problems of Toyota RAV4


Recently reported Back Over Prevention problems of Toyota RAV4

The Warnings problem

Rav4 2019 - we lost engine power while driving on the highway at 75 mph. We were in the #2 lane and were fortunate to be able to coast to the side of the road. Quite scary as there were semi trucks behind us. We had been driving for approximately 3. 5 hours on the highway at 70-75 mph.   Read details...

The Rearview System Braking problem

Back up camera stopped working screen is black when put into reverse. Approximately 2 weeks after camera stopped working warnings appeared on dash headlight system malfunction pre collision system malfunction rear cross traffic alert malfunction blind spot monitor malfunction lta malfunction.   Read details...

The Sensing System Camera problem

Reversed camera stopped working. Giving a blank screen. Mechanic says it is the camera itself and not covered under recall. Vehicle is no longer under warranty due to mileage.   Read details...

The Back Over Prevention problem

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the radio was inoperable. The contact stated that the gauges failed to properly operate. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. Additionally, the rearview camera image was reversed before becoming inoperable.   Read details...




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