Electrical System Problems of Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4 owners have reported 1,275 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 34 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (1,064 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car will not start (28 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Toyota RAV4

The Electrical System problem

This complaint is being filed as a follow-up to a previously submitted NHTSA complaint regarding door lock failures on my 2021 Toyota Rav4 hybrid. Since the original complaint, a second door has now failed.   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

Vehicle battery completely dead after only 3 days of not being driven. Vehicle would not start and could not be jump started. Vehicle is only 2 months old. Wireless charging does not charge consistently. Intermittent connection only and gets very hot.   Read details...

The Battery Dead problem

Battery died mid-drive now the radio head unit is in a boot loop rendering all functions unavailable.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel inadvertently locked and the vehicle loss power. The steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he was able to veer to the side of the road while driving downhill.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

I received a notification of a malfunction in the intelligent clearance sonar system and a malfunction in the hybrid system. I made an appointment with the dealer but on the morning of the appointment the car was non-operational in the driveway and had to be towed.   Read details...




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