10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,315 miles

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problem #101

Apr 012024

RAV4

  • miles
2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE with 42000 miles on it. Engine light with message came on. -??Malfunction in the electronic control of the engine, throttle or automatic transmission has been detected-??. Toyota dealership said it was Code P0128. Seems like this is prevalent in the RAV4 when checking forums and owner sites. Why is there not a Recall for this matter for my VIN number. Toyota has other -??engine coolant-?? recalls and I believe this one should be included! I am being charge almost 600$ for this repair!

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #100

Mar 142024

RAV4

  • miles
Coolant Bypass Valve went out. Causes the car to overheat if coolant leaks from the valve. HVAC system will not properly work if valve is bad. This is a common problem and should be addressed.

- Vacaville , CA, USA

problem #99

Mar 022024

RAV4

  • miles
"Engine Maintenance Required" message appears on dashboard for this model car is most likely need to replace coolant bypass valve. When researching what could be the problem, people of social media, car forums, etc. were all experiencing the same issue with the car. Coolant leaking in the engine can cause a combustion, overheating or stall in vehicle.

- Altamonte Springs, FL, USA

problem #98

Feb 262024

RAV4

  • miles
"ENGINE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED, VISIT YOUR DEALER" Message came up on dash display. Took it to the dealership for diagnostic inspection. They informed me that the coolant bypass valve needed to be replaced. After much research, I found that this is a common occurance on newer model Rav 4s. If the component is not replaced, I was informed that it could cause overheating and other engine problems. Price to replace plus diagnostic check is around $650. I have read other complaints about this same issue on the NHTSA website. Will there be a recall issued on this component?

- Gallup, NM, USA

problem #97

Feb 242024

RAV4

  • miles
Engine maintenance light turned on. Found out the engine coolant bypass valve needed to be replaced. Many other reported cases for make and model of this car.

- Pasadena, CA, USA

problem #96

Feb 142024

RAV4

  • miles
Coolant bypass valve

- Bethalto, IL, USA

problem #95

Feb 132024

RAV4

  • miles
Engine cooling issues can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall. The vehicle displays "Engine Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer" when the AC is turned on, and has been confirmed by Arlington Toyota (Jacksonville, FL) dealer as a known issue to the coolant bypass valve with potential safety risks at 2:22pm Eastern on [XXX]. The service department stated that this is common, and the valve is either stuck open or closed, and should be replaced as soon as possible to avoid failure. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #94

Feb 052024

RAV4

  • miles
Coolant bypass valve is faulty. Everyone is having this issue, please please recall!

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #93

Nov 252023

RAV4

  • miles
The car's hesitation when I try to accelerate from a slow roll or lower gear. Resulting in lurches when I try to speed up. We got this car for my daughter she is a new driver and the hesitating and lurching is a problem.

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

problem #92

Nov 262023

RAV4

  • miles
In line at a restaurant drive through around 2pm, raining, wipers on. engine cut off and power steering low message displayed. Car would not restart for several (30 minutes) Cause unknown. All battery, starter, alternator test came back fine.

- Celina, OH, USA

problem #91

Nov 012023

RAV4

  • miles
Coolant bypass valve failure - risk of engine overheating

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #90

Jul 132023

RAV4

  • miles
In my Rav4, I had a message pop up that said "Engine Maintenance Required" and it wouldn't go away. I couldn't get rid of it. So I took it to the dealership and they immediately said that I needed my engine coolant bypass valve replaced. They also said it has been a constant issue with other Rav4 vehicles, but there has not been a recall yet. So I paid $650 to get the valve replaced and the continuous message taken off.

- Carrollton, GA, USA

problem #89

Sep 012023

RAV4

  • miles
Car is shaking when turned on. Will stall if car is not shifted to gear sometimes. When AC is on, car will jump rpm. car acceleration is weak and will jump to 5-6k rpm. car also smells burnt sometimes when driving. car also smells like gasoline sometimes. car does not hold proper amount of gasoline.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #88

Oct 172023

RAV4

  • miles
Engine maintenance repair light came on and it ended up needing the coolant valve replaced. Cost over $700 out of pocket when part alone is less than $100. After research, this seems to be happening to many newer models of RAV4 when warranty is expired.

- Rossville, GA, USA

problem #87

Oct 302023

RAV4

  • miles
Engine Maintenance Required light on due to a faulty Coolant Bypass Valve. After doing research online, there are many 2019 and 2020 RAV4 that have been having this problem. The dealer said the same thing. Would like to put this on the record in hopes that a recall will happen in the future.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #86

Oct 282023

RAV4

  • miles
I have 2019 Toyota RAV4. 69,000 miles. I had issue this week when I was driving and park. The gas given by it self after I park the vehicle. and today all of the sudden stop on the road. The dash board shows me EPS light, Battery sign.

- Burtonsville, MD, USA

problem #85

Oct 072023

RAV4

  • miles
engine coolant flow shutting valve code p268115 over heating vehicle

- Spencer, MA, USA

problem #84

Oct 202023

RAV4

  • miles
Engine light came on for the engine Coolant bypass valve. Common problem. Toyota wants 800$ to repair.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #83

Oct 132023

RAV4

  • miles
2019 RAV4 experienced a check engine light and was overheating due to a faulty Coolant Bypass Valve made by Toyota. If unchecked and not replaced it could cause catastrophic failure to engine due to overheating. Toyota charges between $600-1100 for replacement and it is not covered under warranty because Toyota claims it is not part of power train. Had to be replaced at dealer who explained that it is a common issue with this vehicle.

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #82

Sep 212023

RAV4

  • miles
At 41K miles it pop up out of no where and for no aparent reason engine maintanance required. Took the dealer it was the engine coolant bypass malfunctioning. Car has all maintanance up to date by toyota dealer.

- Dorado, PR, USA

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