4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,387 miles

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problem #20

Apr 092018

RAV4

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. While driving 30 mph, the driver's side sun visor fell down into the driver's line of sight. The vehicle was taken to muller Toyota (2019 NJ-31, clinton, NJ 08809, (908) 638-4100) where the contact was advised that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The dealer stated that the sun visor was not a safety hazard. The manufacturer also stated that the failure was not a safety hazard and that the visor would not be repaired by the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 75,000.

- Greenbay, WI, USA

problem #19

Jan 282017

RAV4

  • 53,000 miles
The driver's sun visor will not stay in the closed position & is constantly falling down, which obstructs my view. The attached photo shows the visor as closed at it will stay. I have contacted Toyota and they refuse to acknowledge the problem, despite the fact that on several message boards numerous owners report that this is a design flaw dating back to prior Rav4 generations.

- Plainfield, IN, USA

problem #18

Nov 072017

RAV4

  • miles
Since previous recall remedy performed for the water diverter channel. In addition, a new wiper linkage with a wiper motor crank arm will be installed. The wiper linkage will have a protective cover over the wiper linkage joint to minimize water splash and a retainer ring to prevent the wiper arm from separating from the wiper motor. When raining water has been diverted into vehicle from behind glove box and leaks on floor mats and carpeting. Water is continuing to set on wiper assembly. Verified water not coming from mechanical malfunction or from windshield as this only occurs during raining periods since recall was performed.

- West Islip, NY, USA

problem #17

Jul 132017

RAV4

  • 76,159 miles
Moonroof spontaneously exploded while sitting parked in driveway. Hole protruded outward which indicates build up of pressure and heat came from within the vehicle and not outside from foreign object. Engineers on abc also conclude the glass is defective and inferior to handle the pressure. This is a manufacturer defect.

- Palmyra, VA, USA

problem #16

Apr 052017

RAV4

  • 52,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the rear driver's side window exploded with no impact. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.

- Ocean Springs, MS, USA

problem #15

Jul 162016

RAV4

  • 32,580 miles
I couldn't find another place to send this info. This is not a complaint. Regarding the wiper, we had an interim recall, we went to the dealer, they fixed it, but the record you have says incomplete. I just wanted you to know that it has been fixed.it was fixed before we even had the final recall notice.

- Lewiston, ME, USA

problem #14

Oct 192016

RAV4

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V577000 (visibility, wipers). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #13

Jun 012016

RAV4

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V689000 (visibility); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Grand Forks, ND, USA

problem #12

Sep 142015

RAV4

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V577000 (visibility/wiper); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Wildwood, FL, USA

problem #11

Sep 182015

RAV4 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V596000 (suspension) and 15V577000 (visibility/wiper). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #10

Sep 172015

RAV4

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V577000 (visibility/wiper). However, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- West Bloomfield, MI, USA

problem #9

Feb 092015

RAV4

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V577000 (visibility/wiper) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Springfield, OR, USA

problem #8

Jul 182016

RAV4

  • miles
I received a recall notice from Toyota about 1 year ago and the part is still not available. The NHTSA recall is : 15V-577. This length of time is unacceptable.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #7

Apr 112016

RAV4

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V096000 (seat belts) and 15V689000 (visibility); however, the parts needed to perform the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hyattsville, MD, USA

problem #6

Nov 022015

RAV4

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V577000 (visibility/wiper) and 16V096000 (seat belts); however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer 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.

- Cerritos, CA, USA

problem #5

Sep 152015

RAV4

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V096000 (seat belts) and 15V577000 (visibility/wiper); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the front passenger side wiper did not wipe clearly and made an unusual noise when activated. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Littlestown, PA, USA

problem #4

Oct 192015

RAV4 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the windshield wipers became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V577000 (visibility). However, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. The VIN was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 05/11/16

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 242016

RAV4 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V096000 (seat belts), 15V577000 (visibility/wiper), and 15V689000 (visibility); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issues. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 05/11/16

- Loudonville, NY, USA

problem #2

Aug 012015

RAV4

  • 56,000 miles
Wind shield wipers dont work, and my passengers seatbelt light turns on and off when no one is seating in ' the seat.the car has "turned off while driving. Took it to the mechanic they changed the oil.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #1

Nov 202015

RAV4

  • 78,000 miles
My driver side sun visor hangs down about 1.5 inch from the ceiling all the time. It does not stay up close to the top at all and it blocks my view. It is hard to see the traffic light with it hanging down so I have to hold it up with one hand while driving. I hit my head on it a couple of times while getting into the car. I called Toyota and they told me that there is no recall on sun visors for rav 4. I will have to get it fixed from the dealer who charges approx. $150. I came across multiple complaints about the same problem from Rav4 and Camry owners. This is a very serious issue and it can cause accidents and head injuries. Toyota had a recall on visors for Camry and not for Rav4. I am deeply disappointed that Toyota is not taking any action on this issue.

- Westford, MA, USA