10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 7
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,299 miles

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problem #54

Jan 072025

RAV4

  • miles
battery has slipped around in the carrier. I have to check periodically to make sure it can't tip over and I readjust the tie down. I shouldn't have to do this if the dealer would install the fix.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #53

Dec 012023

RAV4

  • miles
I received the recall notice a long time ago (DEC 2023?) I contacted Toyota 07/08/24 and they advised that a remedy was still being sought with a solution mid 2024" We are now in October and I have been told my battery should be replaced before it doesn't start. How long can they work on a solution" It seems the Toyotas affected will be retired before they do anything. Please address this concern for Toyota owners.

- Rock Creek, OH, USA

problem #52

Sep 202024

RAV4

  • miles
There has not been a remedy for this recall for almost a year now. We were notified of the recall in Nov23'. Toyota said they'd have a remedy by mid 2024. It's now Sept2024 with no remedy in sight. It's not fair to the paying customers that we're just driving around vehicles that have the potential to actually explode. When discussing with my local Toyota dealership (in their defense, this was around Feb24' ), they said they'd be charging me for the pre-remedy inspection despite Consumer Advisory 21TG01.

- Methuen, MA, USA

problem #51

Sep 022024

RAV4

  • miles
Back rear window on truck door just shattered. Was sitting outside and just popped and shattered.

- Modesto , CA, USA

problem #50

May 252024

RAV4

  • miles
Toyota issued a recall in November of 2023, claiming there would be a rememdy in December, but I have had no more communication and the dealers still can't offer a fix. It is May 2024 and I feel uncomfortable driving me car

- Davis, CA, USA

problem #49

Mar 282024

RAV4

  • miles
Had issue with intermittant engine light and all warning lights going on with certain maneuvers. When lights on, car would turn off, while driving, if washers turned on. Dealer replaced alternator and thermostat, supposedly fixing, however, 3 days later same problem recurred and car turned off while traveling 70+ mph on major highway. Luckily, despite harrowing "near death" experience, we were able to maneuver off the road to await a tow.

- Venice, FL, USA

problem #48

Nov 162023

RAV4

  • miles
My 2018 RAV4 caught fire and completely burned in a matter of minutes. I was sitting in traffic that had stalled because of road construction when I first smelled something hot. No dashboard lights or gauges indicated any issues. Then I saw smoke coming from underneath the hood. I immediately pulled the car over to the shoulder and got out to look under the hood. Flames already visible and fire too hot to raise hood. Vehicle was completely engulfed in minutes. Vehicle had 65000 miles and regularly serviced at a certified Toyota dealership. Original factory batteries still on vehicle.

- Paducah , KY, USA

problem #47

Oct 112023

RAV4

  • miles
Door lock actuator had to be replaced. $500

- Riverbank, CA, USA

problem #46

Jan 102023

RAV4

  • miles
roof leaks, elecktrical connections problems

- Lisle, IL, USA

problem #45

Sep 092023

RAV4

  • miles
Unknown I didn-??t have any accidents

- Falls Church, VA, USA

problem #44

Jul 152023

RAV4

  • miles
The torque converter on my 2018 Toyota Rav4 failed and needed to be replaced according to the Toyota dealership. As an experienced driver, I became aware that something was not right with the drivetrain which prompted a service appointment at my local dealership. The problem was detected early and the torque converter was replaced by the dealer at a cost to me of $3,300. If I had not noticed this problem early, it could have resulted in a complete loss of power to the drivetrain even while driving. In addition, although my vehicle is a 2018 model, Toyota acknowledged and addressed this same problem with 2013-2015 models and offered enhanced warranty protection to cover the cost of repairs as documented by Toyota's Warranty Policy Bulletin, No. POL17-06. I contacted Toyota customer service to alert them to this issue but was told there had not been any incidents reported for model years outside of 2013-2015. My concern and the reason for my writing is that Toyota's torque converter problems might exist beyond the 2013-2015 model years.

- Liberty Twp, OH, USA

problem #43

Jun 272023

RAV4

  • miles
The rear lift gate on my 2018 RAV4 failed. The lifts went out of alignment and pulled the tailgate out of alignment to the point where it's pulling the hinges off the car and will not close. This is a safety issue because I have to drive with the hatch open. There is nothing I could have done to prevent it, or cause it.

- Millen, GA, USA

problem #42

Jun 072023

RAV4

  • miles
The backup camera stopped working when the vehicle is placed in reverse. The screen used to work but now goes black. The screen work fine for everything else. The display works perfect until the xar is put in reverse, then the display goes black.

- Kaysville, UT, USA

problem #41

Jun 192023

RAV4

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal odor of smoke detected from the vents. The contact pulled over and the vehicle caught fire. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries or air bag deployments. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

- East Orange, NJ, USA

problem #40

Feb 242023

RAV4

  • miles
Police Report - 23-146OF

- South Dennis, MA, USA

problem #39

Mar 082022

RAV4

  • miles
I bought my 2018 rav4 from dolan toyota of Reno, NV in January of 2022 I also purchased both of the platinum bumper to bumper warranties they offered. Well throughout the year of 2022 I had my vehicle in the shop 5-6 times for bluetooth echoing effect happening ( making my bluetooth hands free feature inoperable). Everytime I took it in the techs say that the can't replicate the problem. Even tho a tech went on a teat ride with me and heard the issue occurring. Now my bluetooth is having paring issues and I have tried to reach out to the service department multiple times since I've had my car in last and the won't respond. I've even sent a ertified demand letter on the 28th of January giving them until March 1st to fix the problem and haven't gotten a response from them yet. I have even brought to their attention there is clearly a problem with their head units because there was a class action lawsuit file in 2021 for this exact problem happening.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #38

Feb 122023

RAV4

  • miles
While driving, the sunroof shattered for no reason. Upon inspection, one could see the glass pushed upwards. Since this is tempered glass and not lamented, glass shards were blown all over the place, big safety hazard.

- Kettle Falls , WA, USA

problem #37

Nov 302022

RAV4

  • miles
UNKNOWN since insurance or fire department does not want to investigate. However car randomly caught on fire when driving. Could be due to a new battery installed a week prior. Driver and daughter claim as well an electrical issue with AC turning on by itself the morning of car fire which it has never done before. Driver suspects faulty battery since a new battery installed by dealer a week prior and the year before and it is not the first case late model RAV4s are caught on fire due to battery issues.

- Belleview, FL, USA

problem #36

Sep 012022

RAV4

  • miles
My car is everything is good condition.

- Herndon , VA, USA

problem #35

Sep 012022

RAV4

  • miles
My car is everything is good condition

- Herndon , VA, USA

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