Major Problems with 1999 Toyota RAV4 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Toyota RAV4

1999 Toyota RAV4 FRONTAL Victims: 4

1999 Toyota RAV4 AIR BAGS Victims: 2

1999 Toyota RAV4 AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 154508 miles

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Problems with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FRONTAL and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Toyota RAV4 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the upper portion of the head rest juts forward creating a depression between the drivers head and shoulders. consumer is...	11 ~ 25630 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i reported lack of air bag inflating to toyota via email and they never responded....toyota rav was impacted by a	7 ~ 14155 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the connection to the alternator was heavily burnt causing loss of power to the vehicle the consumer was trapped in...	5 ~ 58000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE there is rust in the front cross member passenger side. there is a big hole because of rust. it is	3 ~ 176399 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE while changing the converter on my 1999 rav4 we discovered holes and extreme rusting on the front cross member. if...	3 ~ 152667 miles
AIR BAGS product safety due to non deployment of the air bags. dt...	3 ~ 86486 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while traveling on highway another vehicle was in front of consumer's vehicle. to avoid a collison applied brakes and hit	3
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the front sub frame and control arms were...	2 ~ 141500 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN without warning car pops into neutral from fifth gear. this inadvertent action is startling and in my opinion dangerous. i	2 ~ 61000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the gas tank was punctured from a small rock coming off the front tire while on a paved street.the bottom	2 ~ 26057 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES while driving over a dip at low speed both air bags deployed without impact. however the windshield was smashed and	2
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the upper portion of the head rest juts forward creating a depression between the drivers head and shoulders. consumer is...	2 ~ 35000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY there is rust in the front cross member passenger side. there is a big hole because of rust. it is	1 ~ 120000 miles
SUSPENSION while driving on 2 lane road approaching a stop light the light turned red and car brakes for stop at...	1 ~ 94000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving on 2 lane road approaching a stop light the light turned red and car brakes for stop at...	1 ~ 94000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 1999 toyota rav being driven by my 18 y/o daughter. she complained that the car would rev and then jolt...	1 ~ 123000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i had a defective fuel pump on my 1999 toyota rav4 which gave me problems up until it stopped working...	1 ~ 130000 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS tl*the contact owns a 1999 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the tire was wearing at an angle on the...	1 ~ 155915 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i submit that the most recent recall (jan. 2010) for sticking gas pedals extends to older year make/models of toyota...	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER just get a network error notice when i try to get the tsbs for a 1999 toyota rav4. tried 2x	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM complaint received via e-mail. while my son was driving the car caught on fire under the hood for no apparent...	1 ~ 64000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING without any dash warning light coming on 1999 toyota blew its engine. bf tc ...	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS both of the front seat belt connections have stopped latching into and locking the seat belt. i had the drivers...	1
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1999 toyota rav4 -- low fuel indicator light came on when indicator needle was just below 1/2 a tank. consumer...	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i have a 1999 rav4. yesterday i'm driving home from work. i heard a loud noise i thought a rock...	1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving seatbelt shoulder harness strap on passengers side does not tighten upon locking the latch. ak slc...	1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while vehicle is traveling at any speed and in order to depress brake pedal and stop vehicle consumer had to...	1
TRAILER HITCHES spot welds broke away from frame causing trailer hitch to separate. *ak...	1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS head on collision -airbags failed to deploy-fracturing sternum ribs and injuring right shoulder. pre-tensioner on seat belt failed also. *nlm...	1
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine fire due to electrical wiring short. mjs...	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle was parked for 12 hours fire started underneath the engine compartment due to the insulation by the fuse box	1
STEERING consumer was driving at approximately 65- 70 mph on highway and drove over either uneven pavement or small rock causing	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS had brake pads replaced twice within 2 months need replace now 2 months later. *ak...	1
SEATS the owners manual shows that a seat tether anchor can be installed. however the dealer was unable to install one...	1
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION the upper portion of the head rest juts forward creating a depression between the drivers head and shoulders. consumer is...	1
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while starting vehicle for first time and when shifting vehicle into drive it would travel in reverse. please provide further	1
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING muffler is located parallel to back door. therefore when opening back gate the muffler is exposed which could cause burns.	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the upper portion of the head rest juts forward creating a depression between the drivers head and shoulders. consumer is...	1
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the upper portion of the head rest juts forward creating a depression between the drivers head and shoulders. consumer is...	1
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the upper portion of the head rest juts forward creating a depression between the drivers head and shoulders. consumer is...	1
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL cruise control arm fell off the vehicle when t brakes were applied. vehicle proceeded resulting in a collision. dealer isnpected	1

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