2010 TOYOTA RAV 4

What owners reported to NHTSA, ranked by how often and how seriously.

This is complaint data, not a random sample.

It only includes owners who chose to file a federal complaint, so it over-represents dramatic and safety-related problems and under-represents minor issues an owner just had fixed without reporting. Read this as what NHTSA complainants report most, not as this vehicle's true failure rate. Full methodology.

Component ranking

  1. #1

    unintended acceleration

    60 unsafe

    60
    incidents
    Typical range: 3,000–30,000 mi

    Median 12,000 mi, based on 84 reports (10% had no usable mileage)

    • "I BOUGHT THE 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 THIS JULY. THE CAR WAS FINE UNTIL TODAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2010. TODAY AT 11:45 AM, I WAS BRAKING AS I APPROACHED THE RED LIGHT GOING AT 25MPH. WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I PRESSED THE BRAKE EVEN HA…"~700 mi, complaint #815185
    • "MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES. THE CAR SLOWLY BEGAN ACCELERATING DESPITE NORMAL PRESSURE BEING APPLIED TO THE BRAKES, AND THEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING LOUDLY AND THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE MORE QUICKL…"~6,200 mi, complaint #819199
    • "INCIDENT = CAR 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 UNINTENDED ACCELERATION HAPPENED 3 TIMES. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED BEFORE I BROUGHT CAR TO SERVICE STATION FOR RECALL REPAIR .SECOND TIME IT WAS AFTER RECALL. THIRD TIME HAPPENED JUST ON JULY 18 2010 ABOUT 9 PM. I WAS STAN…"~12,000 mi, complaint #800812
    • "AT APPROXIMATELY 18:30 ON DECEMBER 27, 2011, I EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION EVENT IN MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. I WAS STOPPING FOR A RED LIGHT ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IN SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA AT THE CORNER OF FIRST STREET WHEN I NOTICED IT WAS DIFFICULT…"~35,200 mi, complaint #897361
    • "I WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND ENTERING A FREEWAY RAMP TO ANOTHER FREEWAY IN A TURN AND I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND THE THROTTLE STUCK AND ACTUALLY MY CAR BEGAN TO SPEED UP ON ITS OWN! MY FOOT WAS NOT THE GAS AT THE TIME I LET IT FOR A SEC AND THAN IT WAS LIKE I…"~85,069 mi, complaint #1613749
  2. #2

    suspension arms and bushings

    36 unsafe

    36
    incidents
    Typical range: 40,000–91,000 mi

    Median 65,000 mi, based on 26 reports (40% had no usable mileage)

    • "THIS IS IN REGARD TO RECALL #16V596 FOR THE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLIES. THE FIX THAT TOYOTA WANTS TO IMPLEMENT INVOLVES ENCASING THE ADJUSTMENT SLEEVES IN EPOXY RESULTING IN THE ARMS NO LONGER BEING ADJUSTABLE. THESE SUSPENSION ARMS ARE ADJUSTABLE SO THA…"~5,000 mi, complaint #1324108
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INNER AND OUTER STABILIZER BARS WERE CORRODED AND NE…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1221732
    • "TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, LAST SPRING (MARCH 2014) I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY 2010 RAV 4 TO COME IN FOR AN INSPECTION FOR MY REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED AND WAS PUT ON A WAITING LIST TO BE SEEN. EVERY MONTH OR SO I WOULD CALL TO…"~60,000 mi, complaint #1153925
    • "BOTH REAR STABILIZER BAR CONNECTOR LINKS SNAPPED OFF TOWARD THE BOTTOM OF EACH LINK RIGHT ABOVE THE THREADED PORTION INDICATING THAT IS A WEAK AREA. THIS WAS NOT DUE TO RUSTING, THE LINKS JUST SNAPPED OFF IN THE SAME LOCATION. I WORKED FOR ANOTHER DEALERSHIP I…"~98,000 mi, complaint #1359057
    • "INSTALLED REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS (NON-ADJUSTABLE REAR TOES) IN 2014 PER RECALL CAMPAIGN #16V596000. TIRE VENDOR SAID REAR ALIGNMENT WAS OFF IN 2016 (WHEN REPLACING NEW TIRES) AND COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPLACED WITH ADJUSTABLE TOE DUE TO RECALL STICKER.…"~186,181 mi, complaint #1585903
  3. #3

    other

    1 stranded, 5 unsafe, 24 annoyance

    30
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=10, median 52,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT NOTICED RODENTS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE RODENTS ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE AIR FILTER WHICH WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT…"~4,000 mi, complaint #957564
    • "I RECEIVED AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE FROM NHTSA THAT MY VEHICLE WAS SUBJECT TO A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL (I.E., DEFECTIVE SEAT HEATER ). HOWEVER, THAT MESSAGE WAS IN ERROR AFTER I CHECKED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AS WELL AS AFTER CONTACTING THE NHTSA OFFICE. *TR"~45,000 mi, complaint #1150366
    • "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 F…"~53,000 mi, complaint #1440191
    • "YOUR WEB SITE SHOWS ONLY ONE OPEN RECALL CONCERNING THE REAR SEAT BELTS. THERE ARE AT LEAST TWO/THREE OTHER RECALLS THAT I RECEIVED LETTERS FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THERE ARE NO PARTS TO EFFECT REPAIR, SHOULD THEY NOT BE LISTED AS OPEN IN…"~95,000 mi, complaint #1292723
    • "Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Toyota Rav4. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 111,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that…"~290,055 mi, complaint #2201447
  4. #4

    airbag system

    21 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    22
    incidents
    Typical range: 34,500–85,000 mi

    Median 55,000 mi, based on 29 reports (9% had no usable mileage)

    • "I WAS DRIVING EAST ON I-10 WEST OF LAS CRUCES NM, WHEN THE CAR VEERED OFF THE HIGHWAY, WENT 300 YARDS, AND STOPPED. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR, AND THE DRIVER AIRBAG HAD A HOLE IN IT. *TR"~1,500 mi, complaint #784177
    • "I WAS DRIVING ABOUT [REDACTED ADDRESS]. THE ROAD CURVED A LITTLE IN ONE PLACE AND TWO RIGHT WHEELS OF MY CAR WENT TO THE SHOULDER WHICH WAS THE SAME LEVEL AS THE ROAD BUT A LITTLE BUMPY OR GRAVELED. IT TOOK ME A COUPLE SECONDS TO BE BACK ON THE ROAD BUT AT THE…"~30,000 mi, complaint #1001553
    • "WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS STOPPED I WAS REAR ENDED AT ABOUT 15 MPH. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BUT ALL BAG LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. "~55,000 mi, complaint #1208024
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED "AIR BAG NOT ON". THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWAR…"~90,000 mi, complaint #1319118
    • "TOYOTA FOUND OCCUPANT ECU NEEDED REPLACEMENT INTERNAL FAILURE. SIMPLY THE SEATBELT LIGHT AND AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. . AIR BAG SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF AND IS NOT PROTECTING PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT."~165,000 mi, complaint #1554697
  5. #5

    throttle and pedal

    17 unsafe

    17
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=19, median 7,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. SHE STATED THAT HER FOOT BARELY TOUCHED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE IF THE F…"~700 mi, complaint #780624
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 . SHE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. SHE PICKED UP THE VEHICLE AND SHE EXPERIENCED THE ACCELERATION ONCE AGA…"~3,000 mi, complaint #771680
    • "ON THE DAY INDICATED BELOW WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 TO A STORE, I TRIED TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE TO A LEFT TURN BUT IT FAILED TO DROP THE SPEED. THEN I REALIZED IT PROBABLY HAS THE PROBLEM PEOPLE CURRENTLY COMPLAIN. SO, I SWITCHED THE SHIFT TO NE…"~5,400 mi, complaint #780245
    • "2010 RAV 4 ACCELERATOR STUCK GOING INTO REVERSE WITH THE RIGHT FOOT SECURELY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. PLACED CAR IN PARK AND THE CAR HIT RED LINE 7000RPM. LOOKING AT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THERE IS NOTHING TOUCHING THE PEDAL. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE ACCELERATI…"~8,500 mi, complaint #831190
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FRONT TWO TIRES CONTINUED TO SPIN EVEN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION. A…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1355664
  6. #6

    brake hydraulics

    15 unsafe

    15
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=22, median 19,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL WOULD DEPRESS INTO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PEDAL WAS SO LOW THAT HE WAS ABLE TO SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATO…"~500 mi, complaint #890824
    • "AUTO ACCIDENT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. THE BANJO BOLT WAS LOOSE ON THE RIGHT BRAKE CALIPER ON 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4 WITH 800 MILES. THE CAR COULD NOT STOP WHEN TRYING TO STOP ON FRONT OF STOP SIGN AS A RESULT THE CAR CROSSED THE STREET AND HIT THE CURB AND THE LIGHT…"~800 mi, complaint #790038
    • "AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP FROM 45 MPH, THE CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE AT THE SAME SPEED. I INCREASED PRESSURE ON THE THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN. FINALLY, AFTER ABOUT THREE SECONDS, THE CAR SEEMED TO DOWNSHIFT, AND THE BRAKES ENGAGED. I…"~19,398 mi, complaint #880543
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT TRAVELED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS TH…"~56,482 mi, complaint #1547593
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND APPROACHING AN EXIT RAMP OFF THE HIGHWAY, THE CONTACT STATED THEY WERE DEPRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WHICH CA…"~125,000 mi, complaint #1743094
  7. #7

    transmission automatic

    1 stranded, 9 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    12
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=12, median 103,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "MY VEHICLE IS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4-V6 WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHILE COASTING OR MAINTAIN A LOW SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 5MPH, I PRESS THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE HESITATES ABOUT 3-5 SECONDS. DURING THE HESITATION, THE ENGINE REVS HIGH AND THE CAR DOES N…"~7,500 mi, complaint #816283
    • "WHINING SOUND, POSSIBLY TRANSMISSION. THE SOUND HAPPENS WHEN I ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN A CERTAIN SPEED (25-45 MPH). WHEN I REMOVE MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL THE SOUND GOES AWAY SO IT'S ONLY TEMPORARY. I CAN'T REALLY HEAR IT ON THE HIGHWAY BUT WHEN I'M ON THE SMALL R…"~99,150 mi, complaint #1478930
    • "COMPUTER FAILURE ON MY 2002 TOYOTA RAV4. TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR"~110,000 mi, complaint #769585
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (COPELAND TOYOTA, [REDACTED ADDRESS], BROCKTON, MA 02301) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPL…"~137,000 mi, complaint #1437921
    • "AFTER 148,603 MILES ON MY 2002 RAV4, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SHIFTING BACK & FORTH BETWEEN 1ST & 2ND GEAR WITH VIOLENT SHAKING. SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE ALSO CAUSED VIOLENT/LOUD CLUNKING. A SCANNER WAS USED TO RETRIEVE TROUBLE CODES WHICH YIELDED A P0755…"~148,603 mi, complaint #813444
  8. #8

    alignment and pull

    8 unsafe, 3 annoyance

    11
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET OTHER THAN I THINK THIS HAS CAUSED MY TIRES TO WEAR PREMATURELY AND AM WORRIED THIS REPAIR IS TAKING EXTREMELY LONG TO GET REPAIRED. I NEED NEW TIRES AND ALIGNMENT BUT WILL NEED ANOTHER WHEN MY REPAIR GETS DONE. I THINK TOYOTA SHOULD R…"~37,000 mi, complaint #1050870
    • "AFTER A RECALL REPAIR ON THE REAR ADJUSTMENT ARMS THE ADJUSTMENT OF WHEEL ALIGNMENT IS PREVENTED BY EPOXY RESIN APPLIED TO PREVENT RUST. IF THE WHEELS ARE NOT PROPERLY ALIGNED AT TIME OF REPAIR OR EVEN IF THE ALIGNMENT SOMEHOW CHANGES THERE IS NO WAY TO READJU…"~50,000 mi, complaint #1267177
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A DEALER FOR SERVICE ON EXTREME WEAR FOR THE TIRES, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE ALIGNED. HOWEVER, THE ALIGNMENT COULD NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THE REPAIR FOR NHTS…"~62,000 mi, complaint #1274527
    • "REAR SUSPENSION FIX OF PREVIOUS RECALL WILL NOT ALLOW REAR ALIGNMENT OF VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE EPOXY ENCASEMENT. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. JUST SPENT 800.00 ON TIRES AND ALIGNMENT ONLY TO FIND OUT THE REAR IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND CAN'T BE ALIGNED DUE TO TOYOTA…"~79,000 mi, complaint #1613543
    • "I TOOK MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 TO BE ALIGNED TODAY. I WAS TOLD THAT THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT BUT COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED. THAT IS, EVEN THOUGH THE TIRE WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT, THE SERVICEMAN SAID HE COULD NOT MAKE THE ADJUSTMENT. HE SAID THERE WAS A NO…"~85,900 mi, complaint #1331787
  9. #9

    suspension struts shocks

    8 unsafe, 1 broken, 1 annoyance

    10
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=12, median 40,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "WHEN CAR IS IN REVERSE A LOUD SQUACKING OR SQEALING ALSO A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN REVERSE. IT IS ALWAYS IN REVERSE WHEN THIS ALMOST METAL ON METALS SOUND APPEARS?"~1,200 mi, complaint #1326120
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING CONTINUOUSLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V383000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE REMEDY PART WAS NO…"~30,100 mi, complaint #1039465
    • "2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF REAR SHOCKS IN VEHICLE. *SMD"~39,802 mi, complaint #959360
    • "MY REAR CAR SUSPENSION WAS INCASED BECAUSE IT WAS RECALLED. OVER 55 MPH WAS CAR WOULD SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I CALLED TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS PERFECT. I TOOK THE CAR TO TWO DEALERS WHO SAID AT LOW SPEED THE CAR PERFORMED WELL. THE WAS A LAW SUIT IN CAL…"~43,000 mi, complaint #1331428
    • "SOMETIMES WHEN I AM PULLING OUT OR PULLING IN TO PARK MY CAR I HEAR THIS BANG ON MY RIGHT REAR SIDE. SOMETIMES WHEN I AM TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE GETS MOST OF THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE I HEAR THE SAME HARD BANG. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AN…"~122,000 mi, complaint #1561318
  10. #10

    wheel or rim

    10 unsafe

    10
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=12, median 26,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "SHORTLY AFTER DEALER MAINTENANCE, THREE LUG BOLTS BROKE OFF WHILE TORQUING THE LUG NUTS TO 80 FOOT POUNDS. THE LUG BOLTS APPEAR TO MADE FROM A LOW GRADE OF STEEL. THE DEALER WAS GOOD ENOUGH TO REPLACE BROKEN BOLTS, BUT REFUSED TO REPLACE ALL THE LUG BOLTS.…"~8,000 mi, complaint #890071
    • "I WENT TO ROTATE THE TIRES FOR THE FIRST TIME ON MY 2010 RAV4 2.5 V6. I HAD NEVER HAD THE TIRES OFF BEFORE. THE ONLY TIME THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN OFF WAS WHEN I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AFTER HAVING THE CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS TO HAVE THE FRONT 2 WHEELS RE-…"~9,225 mi, complaint #1216539
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. WHILE UNSCREWING THE LUGS, FOUR OF THE FIVE STUDS ON THE WHEEL FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TEC…"~16,300 mi, complaint #835937
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE RIMS WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE TIRE AND…"~30,000 mi, complaint #1149597
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR RIMS OF THE VEHICLE WERE RUSTED AND CAUSED THE TIRE PRESSURE TO BECOME LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RIMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WA…"~60,000 mi, complaint #1301669
  11. #11

    evap system

    7 unsafe, 1 broken, 1 annoyance

    9
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "AFTER A HEAVY DOWN POOR OF RAIN I WAS ON A SECONDARY ROAD WITH WATER LAYING ON THE ROAD HEADING HOME IN MY 2010 RAV4 . WHEN THE VEHICLE HYDRO PLANED OFF THE ROAD DO TO THE ANTI TRACTION BEING DISABLE THREW THE BRAIN OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE CHARCOAL CANSTERE…"~56,000 mi, complaint #1382631
    • "DEALER SAYS THAT CHARCOAL CANNISTER, WHICH IS PART OF EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM, HAS FAILED BY ALLOWING WATER TO RUIN CHARCOAL. WANTS $1500 TO REPAIR. SAYS TSB FOR THIS DOESN'T COVER MY VEHICLE DUE TO MILEAGE (WOULD BE COVERED IN CA). FUEL FUMES CAN ACCUMULATE IF…"~61,000 mi, complaint #1259289
    • "A FEW DAYS AGO, I TURNED ON MY VEHICLE AND SAW THREE LIGHTS, CHECK ENGINE, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, AND 4WD. I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO THE TOYOTA DEALER, WHICH DIAGNOSED MY PROBLEM AS WATER IN THE CHARCOAL CANISTER THAT IS PART OF THE EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTE…"~64,700 mi, complaint #1259383
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EVAP SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.…"~120,000 mi, complaint #1349698
    • "IN OCTOBER OF 2018 PAID TO HAVE THE CHARCOAL CANNISTER REPLACED AT A COST OF $1500..NOW THE SAME TROUBLE CODES ARE IN THE SYSTEM, REQUIRING RERPLACEMENT OF CANNISTER AGAIN. I FOUND TSB 009809 FROM TOYOTA COCERNING WATER IN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. PR…"~155,500 mi, complaint #1730059
  12. #12

    engine stall or no start

    1 stranded, 7 unsafe

    8
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT WHEN THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED TO 5000 ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF IMMEDIATELY. ONCE TH…"~16,000 mi, complaint #899586
    • "INTERMITTENTLY, MY 2010 RAV4 ENGINE TURNS OFF, WHILE DRIVING, AND THEN TURNS BACK ON SHORTLY AFTER. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, AS YOU LOSE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES, MEANING VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND STOP. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION. NEVER HAD IT C…"~80,000 mi, complaint #1660047
    • "WHEN I SLOW DOWN TO APPROACH A STOP SIGN OR WAIT TO MAKE A TURN ON A CITY STREET, THE CAR STALLS. IT HAPPENS WITH LEFT HAND AND RIGHT HAND TURNS. I HAVE TO PUT IT IN PARK AND START IT AGAIN. IT HAS HAPPENED OVER WEEKS. I PUT 3/4 OF A TANK OF PREMIUM GAS TO SEE…"~182,840 mi, complaint #1695633
  13. #13

    steering electric assist

    8 unsafe

    8
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL WHILE MAKING A TURN AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWAR…"~19,500 mi, complaint #1062321
    • "I STARTED THE RAV 4 AND BEGAN BACKING OUT OF THE PARKING PLACE. I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THE STEERING WAS VERY HARD. I RESTARTED THE CAR A COUPLE OF TIMES WITH NO CHANGE AND THEN CALLED FOR A TOW TO THE DEALERSHIP. ARRIVING AT THE DEALERSHIP I WENT TO PULL THE CA…"~34,325 mi, complaint #1013293
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH IN LOW SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE VENTILATION FAN COVER CAUSED THE VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE…"~50,000 mi, complaint #1326781
    • "STEARING LOCKED UP. EPS FAULT LIGHT ON THE DASH. TOYOTA CASE #171520470. JUNE 1 2017 I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AT THE STORE."~53,000 mi, complaint #1381949
    • "THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) FAILED ON MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV-4 TODAY ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE RESULTING CRASH ALMOST KILLED ME. I'M 53 YEARS OLD, MY RAV-4 HAS ALWAYS HAD ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND IS IN GOOD CONDITION, NOT ABUSED AND ALWAYS WELL TAKEN CARE…"~89,125 mi, complaint #1117678
  14. #14

    wiper and washer

    2 unsafe, 4 annoyance

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "TL* 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…"~25,000 mi, complaint #1271625
    • "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 FIXE…"~32,580 mi, complaint #1339930
    • "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. "~56,000 mi, complaint #1261995
  15. #15

    abs module

    5 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "ACCELERATED PROBLEM: I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM HAVING MAINTANCE WORK COMPLETED ON CAR. MY FIRST THOUGHT WAS THAT TOYOTA HAD DONE SOME THING THAT CREATED THIS PROBLEM. I WAS COASTING AND BRAKING COMING UP TO STOP LIGHT, WHICH WAS RED, I WAS GOING ABOUT 1-2 M…"~5,508 mi, complaint #841232
    • "AT SOME TIME BETWEEN 2:00 PM AND 2:30 PM ON NOVEMBER 5, 2016 MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING MY 2010 RAV4 SOUTH ON COUNTY ROUTE 561 IN VOORHEES TOWNSHIP, NJ ON THE INSIDE LANE OF THIS [REDACTED ADDRESS] WHEN I LIGHTLY PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW FROM 45 MPH TO…"~27,358 mi, complaint #1348110
    • "I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THE TRAFFIC WAS STOP AND GO. I WAS GOING 10MPH WHEN THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED. I APPLIED MY BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I PUSHED THE BRAKES TO THE FLOOR WITH BOTH FEET AND STILL NOTHING. I HIT THE BACK OF THE TRUCK IN FRO…"~47,000 mi, complaint #1238941
    • "I WAS DRIVING UP TO TRAFFIC LIGHT TO STOP AND I WENT TO BRAKE AND MY BRAKE PEDAL SEIZED UP! IT FELT LIKE IT GOT STUCK AND WOULD NOT ENGAGE, CAUSING ME TO HAVE NO BRAKES AND I HIT CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I HAD NO BRAKES AND I COULD NOT STOP! I HAVE BEEN CITED FOR H…"~53,450 mi, complaint #956473
  16. #16

    engine oil consumption

    5 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONSUMED TOO MUCH OIL AND WAS TAKEN EVERY SIX MONTHS TO BE SERVICED AT IRA TOYOTA OF DANVERS ([REDACTED ADDRESS], DANVERS, MA 01923, [REDACTED PHONE]). THE CONTACT WAS NEVER INFORMED…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1610297
    • "LEFT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AFTER HAVING SERVICE . IT WAS RAINING OUTSIDE I HAD JUST JUMPED ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY [REDACTED ADDRESS] CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND A THIRD LIGHT ALL CAME ON. I THEN DROVE TO AUTOZONE I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A 02 SENSOR. BUT I HAD JUST L…"~124,128 mi, complaint #1269937
    • "The contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that she gets her vehicle maintenance on a regular basis, however, when she took her vehicle to get serviced by an independent mechanic she was advised that the oil was low. The contact stated that they p…"~200,000 mi, complaint #1799554
  17. #17

    paint and clearcoat

    1 unsafe, 4 annoyance

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "THE PAINT ON THE ROOF IS COMING OFF. I RESEARCHED IT ONLINE, AND OTHER WHITE RAV4 OWNERS HAVE THE EXACT ISSUE. I JUST COMMUNICATED WITH A LOCAL TOYATA DEALER AND TOYOTA SAYS IT WOULD COVER 80% OF THE REPAIR COST (PART ONLY, NOT TAX). I DON'T THINK THIS IS RIGH…"~48,000 mi, complaint #1279403
    • "TOYOTA RAV4'S PAINT IS PEELING ON THE ROOF IN THE AREA LOCATED BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD AND THE MOON ROOF. THE PAINT COLOR IS BLIZZARD PEARL WHITE. I HAVE PERSONALLY OBSERVED THE SAME ISSUE ON OTHER RAV4S HAVING NOTICEABLE MISSING PAINT PATCHES IN THE…"~64,000 mi, complaint #1228354
    • "I PURCHASED NEW FROM TOYOTA OF WARRENTON, VA IN 2010. MY CAR DEVELOPED A PAINT PEELING PROBLEM LAST WINTER. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY AN AUTO PAINT COMPANY THAT IT IS DUE TO MANUFACTURER MALFUNCTION. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT TOYOTA OF NORTH AMERICA; I FILED A COM…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1430834
    • "PAINT ON ROOF IS CHIPPING OFF. I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM ON BOTH THIS AND OTHER WEBSITES, ESPECIALLY RELATED TO WHITE VEHICLES. IS ANYTHING GOING TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS?"~70,000 mi, complaint #1288604
  18. #18

    seatbelt and pretensioner

    4 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED 6 MONTHS AGO. CONTACT TOYOTA DEALER THEN AND EVERY MONTH SINCE RECEIVING NOTICE. DEALER ADVISES STILL NO RESOLUTION FROM TOYOTA. FIX SUGGESTED SOUNDS SIMPLE WITH PLASTIC COVERS ON BELTS. PLEASE ESCALATE PRIOIRTY TO TOYOTA!!!"~30,000 mi, complaint #1271772
    • "REAR PASSENGER SEAT BUCKLE DIES NOT LOCK THE SEAT BELT ANYMORE. I HAVE ALMOST 60000 MILES AND MY GRANDKIDS ARE THE ONLY REAR SEAT PASSENGERS OCCASIONALLY. "~60,000 mi, complaint #1345820
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE VHEICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT SENSOR JAMMED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000."~79,000 mi, complaint #1297193
    • "I DRIVE YOUNG CHILDREN IN MY CAR AND CANNOT RISK THEM BEING INJURED. THE SEAT BELTS SEEM TO MOVE OR ADJUST AT TIMES. SOMETIMES WHEN YOU THINK THEY ARE ONNECTED THEY UNCONNECT. ALL WHILE IN MOTION"~80,000 mi, complaint #1307655
  19. #19

    steering rack mechanical

    4 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "I LEASED A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 IN MARCH 2010. THE CROSSOVER HAS BEEN OKAY. ONE PROBLEM BEING WHEN I AM ON AN INCLINE, SAY AT A STOP LIGHT AND TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND APPLY THE GAS THE RAV4 ROLLS BACK LIKE ITS A STANDARD. I HAVE ASKED SEVERAL TIMES WHEN I H…"~13,800 mi, complaint #859515
    • "TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED UNKNOWN FAILURE AND MADE UNKNOWN REPAIRS. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURE…"~36,000 mi, complaint #1163062
    • "CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE. *TR"~50,000 mi, complaint #958774
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE DETECTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ATLANTIC…"~109,090 mi, complaint #1684389
  20. #20

    ac compressor and refrigerant

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "A/C STOPPED WORKING AND THE DEALER SAID THE COMPRESSOR NEED TO BE REPLACED. FOR A LESS THAN 5 YEAR CAR TO HAVE A FAILED COMPRESSOR IS STRANGE. WHEN WE ARE TALKING, THEY MENTIONED THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR TOYOTA WITH THIS MODEL. WHEN I ASKED ABOUT POSSIBLE O…"~49,200 mi, complaint #1206232
    • "WATER LEAKING ONTO PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR LEAKING DOWN FROM BEHIND AND TO THE LEFT OF THE GLOVEBOX, NOT FROM RAIN. POSSIBLE AIR CONDITIONER"~65,000 mi, complaint #1417045
    • "THE SENSOR WITHIN THE COMPRESSOR HAS MALFUNCTIONED, EVERYTHING WORKS. WILL NEED A TOOL EVERY TIME I WANT TO USE DEFROSTERS OR AIR CONDITION. WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE COMPRESSOR BECAUSE OF THIS INTERNAL SENSOR MUST HAVE WENT BAD/NOT WORKING RIGHT. YOU NE…"~75,000 mi, complaint #1569835
  21. #21

    brake pads and rotors

    2 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "MY NEW 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 MAKES SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE REAR WHEEL WHILE I APPLY BRAKE AFTER A COLD START. THE NOISE GOES AWAY AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES COUPLE OF TIMES. *TR"~900 mi, complaint #825075
    • "I STARTED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SCRUBBING NOISE THAT THE BRAKES HAD STARTED MAKING ,SO THEY REPLACED THE BRAKES AND ONLY CHARGED FORTY DOLLARS.SO ON JULY OF THE SAME YEAR, THE CAR STARTED MAKING THE SCRUBBING NOISE AGAIN, SO AGAIN THEY REPLACED THEM AGAIN,IT L…"~11,106 mi, complaint #1155807
  22. #22

    cruise control conventional

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 85 MPH. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE CONTACT HAS NOT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE F…"~6,000 mi, complaint #770418
    • "ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE, EITHER WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED OR THE LEVER PULLED. IT HAS ACCELERATED AT LEAST TWICE WHILE APPROACHING SLOWED TRAFFIC, AHEAD. *TR"~8,647 mi, complaint #897959
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BUT IT KEPT GOING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH FORCE AND WAS FINALLY ABLE TO STOP AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS.…"~74,000 mi, complaint #1520410
  23. #23

    differential

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "The contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to another dealer,…"~97,900 mi, complaint #1781144
  24. #24

    engine internal

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE THE TECHNICIAN NOTIFIED HIM THAT THE O RING SEAL WAS CRACKED AND LEAKING OIL. THE O RING WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT OF THE O RING THE CONTACT…"~3,806 mi, complaint #943406
    • "CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE, A KNOCK OR RATTLE NOISE FROM ENGINE .. *TR"~25,000 mi, complaint #1055085
  25. #25

    glass and windshield

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "I WAS DRIVING ON THE BELTLINE AT 7:45AM. IT WAS ABOUT 74 DEGREES OUTSIDE, AND I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 62MPH. SUDDENLY I HEARD A LOUD POP THAT STARTLED ME, CAUSING ME TO PULL THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT AND THE CAR TO VEER TOWARD THE DITCH. I WAS ABLE TO…"~74,108 mi, complaint #1202739
    • "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…"~76,159 mi, complaint #1392562
    • "WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY [REDACTED ADDRESS] HIGHWAY, THE SUNROOF SUDDENLY CRACKED AND THEN SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THERE WAS NO DEBRIS (ROCK, BOLT) ETC FOUND IN THE GLASS ONCE WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER AND LOOK AT THE DAMAGE. THE GLASS APPEA…"~85,000 mi, complaint #1461943
  26. #26

    power windows and locks

    1 unsafe, 1 broken, 1 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "WITH A TOTALLY DEAD BATTERY YOU CANNOT UNLOCK THE REAR DOOR WITH THE REMOTE ENTRY, AND THERE IS NO KEY IN THE DOOR TO ALLOW YOU TO UNLOCK THE REAR HATCH DOOR, WHERE YOUR JUMPER CABLES WOULD BE STORED. THUS YOUR JUMPER CABLES ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR YOUR USE, U…"~10,000 mi, complaint #851890
    • "THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SWITCHES ARE AND HAVE BEEN STICKY. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE PASSENGER WINDOW FAILED TO ROLL UP AND WOULD NOT ROLL UP WITH FORCE. I SAW THE RECALLS TO THE YEAR PRIOR TO MY CAR MAKE YEAR AND IT'S VERY SIMILAR. I THINK THE SAME ISSUE EXI…"~128,000 mi, complaint #1119322
  27. #27

    sunroof

    2 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "TL* 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, [REDACTED PHONE]) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT TH…"~75,000 mi, complaint #1461294
    • "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…"~78,000 mi, complaint #1245646
    • "The contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the moon roof glass fractured without impact. The local dealer was contacted and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The man…"~187,000 mi, complaint #1900414
  28. #28

    acceleration loss or hesitation

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TOYOTA/RAV4 YEAR 2010 ON FEB22 2010 ACCELERATION . ON FEB 24TH IN TO TOYOTA FOR THE RECALL. *TR"~900 mi, complaint #770554
    • "CAR SEEMS TO LAG WHEN I STEP ON GAS PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION (WHEN I'M STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT). IT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW AND ONLY WHEN I'M TRYING TO TURN LEFT. VEHICLE DOESN'T JUMP, BUT THERE IS A LAG AND THE CAR DOESN'T GO, EVEN WHEN I'M PRESSING DOWN…"~12,200 mi, complaint #757580
  29. #29

    battery and charging

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GALAXY TOYOTA DEALER, LOCATED ON 750 NJ-36, EATONTOWN, NJ 07724 [REDACTED PHONE], WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED.…"~132,000 mi, complaint #1405642
    • "The contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel inadvertently locked and the vehicle loss power. The steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he was able to veer to the side of the road while d…"~162,000 mi, complaint #1761118
  30. #30

    control module

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "USUALLY AFTER A RAIN STORM OR IF I GO THROUGH A DEEP PUDDLE THE IDIOT LIGHTS FOR "CHECK ENGINE, SLIP INDICATOR AND [REDACTED ADDRESS]" LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON FOR ABOUT 30 MILES. WEDNESDAY THEY CAME ON AND STAYED ON EVEN THOUGH IT HASN'T RAINED IN WEEKS.…"~34,000 mi, complaint #1186530
    • "THE VEHICLE JERKS VISCIOUSLY WHEN SHIFTING. THIS OCCURS WHEN DRIVING UP A HILL AND THE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS FROM 3RD TO 2ND OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM 1ST TO 2ND WHEN TURNING A CORNER OR WHEN GOING IN REVERSE WHILE TRAVERSING UP ANY TYPE OF IN LINE.…"~93,000 mi, complaint #1404498
  31. #31

    driveshaft axle cv

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING SOUND. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AXLE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS N…"~55,500 mi, complaint #1277735
    • "WHILE CHANGING THE OIL, I NOTICED A LEAK FROM THE REAR AXLE. I HAD THE AXLE SEALS REPLACED AT A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. LATER I RECEIVED A RECALL BUT THE RECALL WAS ONLY FOR A SPECIFIC NOISE NOT FOR THE FAULTY REAR AXLE SEALS."~63,355 mi, complaint #1586577
  32. #32

    fuel tank and lines

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, SO WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER. GASOLINE HAD ENTERED THE GAS TANK VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM AND HAD RUINED IT. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THIS WAS DUE TO A DESIGN ISSUE AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING A NEW, REDESIGNED GAS TANK…"~12,200 mi, complaint #845061
    • "TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE GASOLINE TANK STARTED LEAKING AND THE GASOLINE ODOR WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK WHIC…"~27,000 mi, complaint #831057
  33. #33

    noise or vibration unspecified

    2 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAI…"~129,000 mi, complaint #1304859
  34. #34

    tire failure

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "My tires are a 225/65R17. repeatedly, in heavy rain or very wet snow, the tires on mounted on the driver's side hydroplane and lose traction. I am concerned that this problem is due to the design of the tread. This is a directional tire that is only designed…"complaint #1773470
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE VEHICLE HAS TOYO TIRES, MODEL NUMBER A20, AND LINE SIZE 225/65/R 17. THE CONTACT STATED THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT FOUND THE REAR PASSENGERS TIRE WAS FLAT AND THERE WAS A SCREW PUNC…"complaint #795020
  35. #35

    torque converter

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 40-50 MPH, IN 4TH GEAR, A VIBRATION OR SHUDDER IS FELT IN THE TRANSMISSION. IT IS A SLIGHT LOSS OF POWER. IT CAN BE FELT INTERMITTENTLY AS LONG AS YOU ARE HOLDING A CONSTANT SPEED. IF YOU MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY SHIF…"~103,000 mi, complaint #1568785
  36. #36

    wiring harness

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "ODOMETER METER HAS BEEN TAMPERD WITH. *TR"~118,540 mi, complaint #1665317
  37. #37

    adas collision warning

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TOYOTA RAV4 2009. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL MALFUNCTION. UNIT CONTINUES TO BLINK ON AN OFF WITH NO CONTROL OF THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE. AT THE SAME TIME THE SLIPPERY ROAD SYMBOL SHOWS UP AND FOR NO REASON (ROAD IS PERFECTLY DRY AND NORMAL). INSTRUMENT PANEL…"~20,808 mi, complaint #828141
  38. #38

    brake booster

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "2 DAYS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF OUR 2010 RAV4 MY WIFE DISCOVERED WHEN STOPPED ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARD WHEN FOOT IS REMOVED FROM BRAKE, STEPPING ON THROTTLE TO CORRECT IT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD. SERVICE DEPT. SAID JUST USE TWO FEET…"complaint #785900
  39. #39

    climate control module

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "I HAVE A TOYOTA 2010 RAV4, BUT PRESUMED ALL NEW TOYOTA VEHICLES, ENCOURAGE RECIRCULATING TOXIC GASES IN A CLOSED VEHICLE. TOYOTA'S AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY PUTS THE AIR ON RECIRCULATE EVERY TIME THE CAR IS STARTED. REGARDLESS OF INSIDE /…"complaint #801351
  40. #40

    corrosion and rust

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The paint on hood is rusty and corroded, this can affect the body of the vehicle since it exposes the metal and can pose a safety problem. Toyota had a recall for 2010 white paint well the same thing happen to mine which is metallic gray. I have another car…"complaint #2120027
  41. #41

    door latch and hinge

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "I WAS AT A REST STOP AND IN THE PROCESS OF UNLOADING FROM THE BACK OF A TOYOTA RAV4 2010 MODEL. THE BACK DOOR WAS FULLY OPEN. WITH A VERY LIGHT WIND, THE DOOR CLOSED AND I HAD MY HAND ON THE UPPER LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND I WAS LOOKING THE OTHER WAY. TH…"~30,000 mi, complaint #876914
  42. #42

    engine cooling

    1 broken

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "LEAKING WATER PUMP, REPLACED AT 60,000 MILE SERVICE INTERVAL. *TR"~60,000 mi, complaint #949864
  43. #43

    fluid leak unspecified

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER LEAKING ONTO THE CARPET IN THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECH…"~20,000 mi, complaint #1283193
  44. #44

    fuel injector

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE'S RPMS INCREASED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK FORWARD. THE CONTACT APPLIED MORE BRAKE PRESSURE THAN NORMAL, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ST…"~92,500 mi, complaint #1365705
  45. #45

    infotainment head unit

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "RADIO DISPLAY SHOWS ODD SYMBOLS AND OFTEN SHUTS DOWN. NO AUDIO PROBLEMS."~12,000 mi, complaint #1194194
  46. #46

    interior trim

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT CUSHION HEATER GENERATED EXCESSIVE HEAT. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK AND HEATING ELEMENT WERE BOTH REPLAC…"~30,815 mi, complaint #1277354
  47. #47

    power steering hydraulic

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL HAD BECOME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE THE POWER STEERING RESUMED NORMAL…"~4,000 mi, complaint #920454
  48. #48

    seat mechanism

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "THE FRONT HEADRESTS ON THIS VEHICLE, BOTH PASSENGER-SIDE AND DRIVER-SIDE, ARE SITUATED MUCH TOO FAR FORWARD. THE HEADREST PUSHES ON THE MIDDLE OF ONE'S HEAD, CAUSING A CHIN-FORWARD / HEAD-FORWARD POSTURE, WHICH IS UNNATURAL AND ERGONOMICALLY INCORRECT. THERE…"~41,000 mi, complaint #873203
  49. #49

    steering column

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CLICKING NOISE WHEN IN PARK TURNING STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT. GOING OVER BUMPS AT A SLIGHT TURNING OF WHEEL WILL ALSO MAKE CLUNKING NOISE FROM STEERING SHAFT. REVERSING CAR WILL ALSO MAKE CLUNKING NOISE. *TR"~60,000 mi, complaint #1180057
  50. #50

    tpms

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "2010 TOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED EDITION. THE LOW PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON IN THE DASHBOARD WHEN ALL FOUR TIRES ARE PROPERLY INFLATED. TRI COUNTY TOYOTA BLAMED IT ON THE TIRE PRESSURE IN THE SPARE. THIS PROBLEM IS RECURRING AND CAUSES ONE TO SECOND GUESS THEIR TIRES. T…"~2,500 mi, complaint #845768
  51. #51

    transmission manual clutch

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DRIVE GEAR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS KEYLESS. WHEN HE PARKED THE VEHICLE, WITH THE GEAR STILL IN DRIVE, HE WAS ABLE TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF, WHICH MEANT, IF PARKED ON THE SLIGHTE…"~36,500 mi, complaint #964091
  52. #52

    wheel bearing

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH HE HEARD A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY WAS REPAIRED AT AN EXPENSE OF $432.41. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…"~3,500 mi, complaint #750161

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