Structure Problems of Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4 owners have reported 449 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (321 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (50 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Structure problems of Toyota RAV4

The Body problem

I discovered early rust formation on my vehicle shortly after purchase. The dealership only proposed painting over the rust instead of investigating the underlying cause. This may indicate a factory-related structural defect and could pose a long-term safety risk. I am requesting an investigation.   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that large pieces of paint had separated from the hood and contacted the front windshield while driving, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The cause of the failure was not determined.   Read details...

The Paint problem

The paint is peeling my 2015 blue rav, I have visited mark jacobsen Toyota in durham nc. Spoke to the body shop, they said this is the same issue they are seeing on the white cars that are being repainted per the letter on your website https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/tsbs/2019/mc-10170749-9999.   Read details...

The Door problem

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while attempting to roll up the front driver's side window, the contact noticed water on the window. The contact then inspected the rear driver's side and passenger's side windows and noticed that water was clogging the doors.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

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   Read details...




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