Toyota RAV4 owners have reported 1,100 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (974 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's radio/tape cd player (31 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Driving up a slope of about 20-30 degrees gradient of a straight lane going into a private parking lot. Braked and decided to make a 3-point turn to get back out. There was no traffic in the lane. Put gear on reverse while on the slope with the vehicle pointing in the up direction of the slope. Read details...
The central entertainment touch screen /display has not been working at all. Carplay and charging does not work at all as display is not working. Speaker settings as well as gas mileage info can not be accessed as it displays not working or not responsive. Read details...
The vehicle is making a loud noise. When I go to turn it makes a cracking noise. Read details...
Recently, I have been noticing that my defroster has not been working properly. Only defrosting a portion of the windshield in the front. I have also noticed that my gps screen will sometimes go completely black while driving. Read details...
I am unable to lock the driver side front door. Internal controls, remote controls, and the manual key fail. It will open and close (latch), but can be opened from the inside or outside, whether parked or running. I have not tried to open it from the outside when in motion. Read details...