10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,180 miles

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problem #52

Jun 012021

RAV4

  • miles
Roof rack seals failed, allowing water in above the A-pillar, which damages the headliner and could damage electrical and side airbags, compromising safety. In talking with other 2019 Rav4 owners, many have experienced the same issue as the sealing mechanism is poorly designed.

- Covington, OH, USA

problem #51

Apr 052021

RAV4

  • 10,340 miles
On April 5, 2021 at 10:40am on a highway going 50 mph there was an extremely loud bang. Luckily without crashing I parked on the side and saw that the sunroof had shattered with the appearance of coming from within. The shade had been closed therefore the glass was prevented from scattering on me. I had Toyota chula vista, ca check it out and they declined to honor the warranty. The week afterwards I spoke to the manager of Toyota in yuma, AZ where I purchased the automobile who also declined to honor the warranty and recommended to make a claim with my car insurance. I have learned that it is common for sunroofs to explode in this car. There was a class action suit that has already been settled. Please inform me of any future recalls. I will upload photos.

- Yuma, AZ, USA

problem #50

Mar 182021

RAV4

  • 11,300 miles
Up to March 17, 2021 when I would drive by sign with a posted speed limit the car would 'read' the sign and display the speed on dash for approx. 30 seconds then the speed limit sign would disappear. On March 18, 2021 things changed' 'when I got on interstate -75 and passed the sign with the posted speed limit 70mph the digital sign on the dashboard read 75 mph. (photo a) 'a second change was the display did not vanish after 30 seconds but remined displayed. 'as I passed several other 70mph signs the display in the car still read 75mph. I then cancelled radar tracking to see if the problem would go away and it did not (photo B). 'I thought maybe if I came to a complete stop the 75mph would disappear; it did not (photo C) 'finally, when I passed a posted speed limit of 45 mph the dashboard speed limit updated. (photo D). My guess as to what is going on '. on the night of March 17, 2021 Toyota updated the software to all cars, so the dashboard speed limit sign would not disappear. Inadvertently, Toyota somehow made a 2nd unintentionally change so the when the car's computer sees a 70mph sign it reads it as 75mph.

- Venice, FL, USA

problem #49

Jan 012021

RAV4

  • miles
My vehicle has an outstanding recall for a while now. I am waiting for the issue to get resolve. I limited my driving locally except for medical appointments and out of town emergency. I need to know what is next. I just can't keep restricting myself of fear of vehicle malfunction. Please advise

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #48

Nov 052020

RAV4

  • 7,500 miles
The car staled and I heard a weird noise, like a ripping sound, I informed the service dept person when I took my car for oil change.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #47

Jun 012020

RAV4

  • miles
Some times at take off engine shudders as if to die. At times when stopped with car in gear and window down can smell antifreeze. My window is hardly ever down. Sometimes exiting the car I can smell it faintly.

- Poplarville, MS, USA

problem #46

Jan 042020

RAV4

  • 0 miles
Make a stretch noise when I make turn sharp, and steering become stiff

- Everett, WA, USA

problem #45

Jan 112021

RAV4

  • miles
Complaint number 11282036, where is it on the website? this was my complaint contact me to let me know, why it is not on the website

- Lehigh Acres, FL, USA

problem #44

Dec 212020

RAV4

  • 57,650 miles
Roof rack is leaking on both sides of my Rav4. I can't get any assistance with getting it fixed. It's a 2019 with 58,000 on it. I have seen several post with the same issue.

- Bailey, NC, USA

problem #43

Sep 292020

RAV4

  • miles
Car/suspension squeaks over any bumps, down hills, etc. It happens when in motion, and has been happening since purchased off the lot. I know 2 other Rav4 owners that have the exact same noise and issue occurring.

- Eureka Springs, AR, USA

problem #42

Dec 172020

RAV4

  • miles
Hi I leased this car 1 year ago and the recall scary me so much I have kids and I am worried can I use a lemon law to get out of this lease and get another one pls help thank you

- Quincy, MA, USA

problem #41

Dec 102020

RAV4

  • miles
Vehicle is equipped with a low pressure fuel pump which may stop operating. If the vehicle stall occurs while driving, this could increase the risk of crash

- Miami Beach, FL, USA

problem #40

Jun 262019

RAV4

  • 3,000 miles
El vehculo hace un ruido en ambos lados de las puertas del conductor Y pasajero, entre las puertas, dash Y guardalodos. El ruido ES como un restrillar cuando el vehculo cae en un hoyo, toma un badn O hace friccin al frenar.

- Moca, PR, USA

problem #39

Nov 232020

RAV4

  • miles
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. When attempting to lock, the mechanical indicator by the door handle moves from unlocked to locked to unlocked to locked rapidly and with a harsh rattle noise.

- Woodridge, NY, USA

problem #38

Oct 112019

RAV4

  • 1,200 miles
Mte, gallons to fill up, don't equal the miles to go after a fill up. Have had car a year, have only filled up once more than 10 or so gals, doesn't matter how many miles to empty show on gauges. Don't get anywher near the miles driven that was told to me. I fill up, usually takes about 9-10 gls. Will have less than 500 miles to drive on that tank of gas.driving local and on highway.

- Granbury, TX, USA

problem #37

Aug 042020

RAV4

  • 11,000 miles
The sunroof on my 2019 Toyota rav 4 exploded while driving on the highway. No other cars or people were anywhere nearby. Nothing hit the sunroof. It exploded suddenly and sounded like we were shot at.

- Avon, OH, USA

problem #36

Jul 072020

RAV4 4-cyl

  • 7,200 miles
Moaning, buzzing noise of front differential when acceleration to 35mph, also upon deceleration, especially when car is hot.

- Cedarburg, WI, USA

problem #35

Nov 202019

RAV4 4-cyl

  • 4,000 miles
Toyota Rav4 2019 don't have a car bumper that protects the care wail parking or in the parking lot it has a plack covering the lower part of the car and in the same level as the fiberglass on the upper part so if abut to hit a wall you get the car body at the same time as the bumper in New York state require cares to have bumper plus all the sensitive parts in this care are behind the bumper to fix it costed me $18000

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #34

Jun 252020

RAV4 4-cyl

  • 31,231 miles
The vehicle key will not come out of the ignition. The vehicle was place on park, the key will go down to the accessory position. However, when the key is pushed in to remove the key, the key will not move to the off position, so the key may be removed.

- Stanton, CA, USA

problem #33

May 232020

RAV4 4-cyl

  • 9,000 miles
Driving on the freeway at 60mph on a 65-degree day and my sunroof exploded. It sounded like a gunshot, the glass blew out and down the back of my car.

- Park City, UT, USA

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