Major Problems with 2005 Toyota RAV4 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2005 Toyota RAV4

2005 Toyota RAV4 AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 5 miles

2005 Toyota RAV4 AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 49960 miles

2005 Toyota RAV4 BODY Victims: 1 Mileage: 55266 miles

Browse 2005 Toyota RAV4 complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Toyota RAV4 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS tl* - the contact stated that he has a 2005 toyota rav4. a 13 year old was driving the car...	58 ~ 29196 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL we were approaching our garage when all of the sudden our 2005 toyota rav4 accelerated without me pushing the gas...	11 ~ 58618 miles
ENGINE i noticed that my heater wasn't working. i took the car to my mechanic and was informed that the head...	9 ~ 83925 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER first tire indicator light came on. checked pressure in all tires. tires were at correct amount. went to reset light...	8 ~ 121400 miles
STEERING intermittent "loose" steering feeling in 2005 toyota rav-4. i complained to the dealership 3 different occasions and was told there...	7 ~ 107613 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL as i exit the highway on sharp off ramps or take other similar tight turns vsc trac sensor lights turns...	5 ~ 164558 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM first tire indicator light came on. checked pressure in all tires. tires were at correct amount. went to reset light...	5 ~ 87700 miles
SERVICE BRAKES was told in 2010 that cause of the back brakes squeaking (in reverse only) was because all rav4s have that...	5 ~ 109217 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING re: 2005 toyota rav4 unintended acceleration it is very difficult to control acceleration from a stop while driving my rav4...	5 ~ 56130 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES when roads are icy or snowy tpms warns that tire(s) is low despite all tires having the proper pressure. after...	5 ~ 22800 miles
SUSPENSION i have a 2005 rav4 now with 35 000 mileage and i experienced an unusual mechanical issue that may have...	4 ~ 111500 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i have a 2005 toyota rav4 which because of the shoddy material i.e. plastic used on the fenders/bumpers body of...	4 ~ 44807 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER there is a defect and it is a major safety issue with toyota sun visors. they wont stay up. impedes	3 ~ 84768 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the abs brakes on my 2005 toyota rav4 do not grab properly on uneven surfaces. they seem to try to...	3 ~ 166000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the transmission on my 2005 toyota rav4 has begun to slip. i have maintained the vehicle in accordance to the...	3 ~ 93333 miles
POWER TRAIN we were approaching our garage when all of the sudden our 2005 toyota rav4 accelerated without me pushing the gas...	3 ~ 60333 miles
VISIBILITY sun visor is not padded! when it is left in the down position you bang your head on it when...	3 ~ 39353 miles
TIRES i purchased a 2005 rav4 2 wheel drive 5 speed in december 2005. the exact date i am not sure...	3 ~ 8767 miles
WHEELS i have a 2005 rav4 now with 35 000 mileage and i experienced an unusual mechanical issue that may have...	2 ~ 89754 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY defective windshield cracked for no apparent reason. *jb...	2 ~ 6000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1) excessive oil consumption started earlier this year when oil indicator light came on well before scheduled maintenance was due....	1 ~ 97464 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. when the vehicle was started the driver side air bag warning light...	1 ~ 244000 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. when the vehicle was started the driver side air bag warning light...	1 ~ 244000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY on my way to cheshire ct on the highway my sun roof blew off the top of my car thank...	1 ~ 71688 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. while driving approximately 25 mph with the brakes engaged there was minimal resistance....	1 ~ 21613 miles
SEAT BELTS head on collision airbags did not deploy seat belts did not lock major structural damage to the rav 4 toyota	1 ~ 60000 miles
STRUCTURE i have a 2005 toyota rav4 which because of the shoddy material i.e. plastic used on the fenders/bumpers body of...	1 ~ 14000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. while driving approximately 25 mph the passenger side rear tie rod assembly failed...	1 ~ 46919 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS had 2005 toyota rav 4 front brake rotors displayed straight lines of tiny pits across braking surface appeared to be...	1 ~ 34000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel hose broken without any reason i have known of. i drove my car in casual manner (short distance from...	1 ~ 7991 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: the contact states that there is a undercoating on the engine to keep the engine from rusting. the smell...	1
TREAD/BELT > TIRES i purchased a 2005 rav4 2 wheel drive 5 speed in december 2005. the exact date i am not sure...	1
MARKINGS > TIRES i purchased a 2005 rav4 2 wheel drive 5 speed in december 2005. the exact date i am not sure...	1

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