Major Problems with 2006 Toyota RAV4 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2006 Toyota RAV4

2006 Toyota RAV4 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Victims: 2

2006 Toyota RAV4 AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 165000 miles

2006 Toyota RAV4 FRONTAL Victims: 1 Mileage: 41000 miles

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

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STEERING i have a 2006 rav4 6 cylinder. within the last few months i have begun to notice the knocking/creaking noise...	218 ~ 40729 miles
ENGINE my car has been making more noise than usual. the engine sounded like it was always revving up even in...	101 ~ 69698 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt*: the contact stated after being parked in a parking lot for 2 hours and 15 minutes the vehicle was...	68 ~ 29760 miles
SUSPENSION 2006 toyota rav 4. consumer states issues with front steering suspension and drive train *tgw the consumer stated the problems...	63 ~ 56974 miles
AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. while driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle crashed into the front end of...	51 ~ 198016 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i own a 2006 toyota rav4 limited. the digital radio controls occaisionally become inactive and the display goes blank or...	33 ~ 62422 miles
POWER TRAIN my 2006 toytoa rav4 has displayed non responsive throttle on many occasions where you give it gas and it does...	30 ~ 57870 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine hesitates upon acceleration from standing start creating an unsafe situation. *jb...	22 ~ 39066 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have a new 2006 toyota rav4 with automatic transmission and in the first 2000 miles it has failed to...	20 ~ 16859 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER when using the dryer in a car wash the hard spare tire cover was blown off the spare tire and...	18 ~ 55638 miles
VISIBILITY water seams to gather on the front passenger floor mat. i went to the dealership closest to me and they...	16 ~ 54700 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2006 rav 4 caught on fire while passengers were still inside. *ts the vehicle was involved in a crash then	14 ~ 47045 miles
SERVICE BRAKES at first when the brake pedal was depressed a hissing sound appeared to come from inside the vehicle. the vehicle...	13 ~ 42777 miles
STRUCTURE air conditioning and heating display on rav-4 limited models with electronic hvac control is nearly impossible to see during daytime/sunlight	13 ~ 13962 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2/25/08 instance #1: i have had three instances of emissions components on my 2006 2wd rav4 v6 being damaged in...	12 ~ 561889 miles
WHEELS i got a flat and i went to remove my tire and the bolt broke. this was the first time....	11 ~ 52171 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* - the contact stated the he owns a 2006 toyota rav4. while driving his vehicle at 5 mph and...	11 ~ 32858 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle has frequent problems with acceleration - especially from standing still. i have had many close calls when trying...	11 ~ 53333 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER the driver side visor mechanism has broken and the visor hangs down impairing the driver's vision. the visor is rarely...	9 ~ 52833 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM as of 9/16/14 our 2006 rav4 v6 currently has 45 790 miles and we just got a diagnostic from a...	8 ~ 48887 miles
TIRES my 2006 toyota rav4 sport only has about 20000 miles but i already changed 3 of 4 tires. first tire...	8 ~ 23510 miles
SEAT BELTS i have 2006 rav4 with 62 800 miles on it. the seat belts do not retract properly and some times...	7 ~ 43857 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE we bought our 2006 toyota rav4 in february 2006 and it began leaking water in the front passenger floor area...	6 ~ 62638 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL as i stopped at a traffic light the engine began racing and i almost was forced into the intersection into...	6 ~ 11225 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS !. front passenger air bag not activated when an adult (my wife) weighing 90 pounds is seated in front passenger	6 ~ 15500 miles
EQUIPMENT 2006 toyota rav4 toyota has determined and issued a repair procedure for the fresh air ventilation inlet area as the...	4 ~ 20249 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING another driver was doing about 60 wednesday night in the pouring rain and hit a low spot on the freeway...	4 ~ 33601 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have a 2006 toyota rav4 with 33 167 miles. the ignition key is about to fall apart. all the...	3 ~ 28352 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 2/25/08 instance #1: i have had three instances of emissions components on my 2006 2wd rav4 v6 being damaged in...	3 ~ 57000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING i have a loud knocking sound in the steering column of my rav4 when i make low-turn speeds. i have...	3 ~ 39100 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 2006 rav4 has daytime running lights (drl) along with the optitron dash (lcd dash that is lit whenever the...	3 ~ 34167 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure the brakes had excessive travel and sponginess. this occurred at...	3 ~ 8800 miles
SEATS tl*- the contact owns a 2006 rav4. the 2nd seat did not lock in place. this seat was replaced by...	3 ~ 241 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i was driving on the highway about 60 mph and power steering went out. car made a noise and all...	2 ~ 51000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2006 toyota rav 4 has developed a very distinct clunking sound and feel when turning the steering wheel. i never...	2 ~ 65000 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav 4. the driver stated that while traveling at speeds of 35 mph the...	2 ~ 56300 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION since day one there was a knocking/popping sound coming from the steering column when turning the wheel at park and...	2 ~ 13371 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE since day one there was a knocking/popping sound coming from the steering column when turning the wheel at park and...	2 ~ 13371 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION two separate problems: 1) left rear suspension reported to two dealers starting 8/11/07 followed by three other complaints diagnosed as...	2 ~ 57423 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES when i use the automatic lock opener and unlock the front driver's side door or click twice to unlock all...	2 ~ 27000 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING in june 2006 i purchased a new 2006 toyota rav 4 sport. great vehicle. i drive 100 miles a day...	2 ~ 13000 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2006 rav4 sports v6 269 hp plastic fume canister located underneath vehicle on drivers side is easily damaged. the plastic...	2 ~ 22500 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY windshield for the toyota rav 4 are cracking very easy. mine has less than 3000 and i have already repaired...	2 ~ 4063 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES goodyear 225/65r17 102t sl assurance fuel max tl...	1
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. while driving at approximately 25 mph the vsc and the check engine...	1 ~ 60000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY the power window master switch it doesn't work well . sometimes works and sometimes not to malfunction overheat.. *tr...	1 ~ 84000 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING muffler & tailpipe and housing on my rav4 are rusting extensively. had dealer check it out. recommends i replace my...	1 ~ 69288 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2006 toyota rav-4. consumer states brake accelerator problem *tgw the consumer during sudden brake stops there were times when he	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT toyota rav4 makes popping and clunking noise when steering wheel is turned. this is due to looseness in the intermediate...	1
PINION SHAFT > RACK AND PINION > STEERING heard a clunking noise in steering wheel. arranged service appointment with dealer. dealer said it was necessary to replace complete...	1 ~ 26600 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. while driving approximately 55 mph the front passenger side air bag deployed....	1
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC we purchased our toyota 2006 rav 4 new and have had trouble with unintended acceleration as well as sluggish throttle...	1 ~ 68124 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES purchased spector advanta suv tires on 06/05/08. 235/65/17. complained to dealer ashland tire and auto care ashland ky. dealer re-balanced...	1 ~ 109900 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the first problem i had with my rav-4 is when i was driving and was attempting to stop. i had...	1 ~ 26500 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the first problem i had with my rav-4 is when i was driving and was attempting to stop. i had...	1 ~ 26500 miles
VALVE > TIRES after market metal tire pressure indicator valve cap (unknown mfg) froze on all four toyota 2006 rav4 tpms valve stems...	1 ~ 17995 miles
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING 2006 toyota rav 4. consumer states issues with front steering suspension and drive train *tgw the consumer stated the problems...	1
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN two separate problems: 1) left rear suspension reported to two dealers starting 8/11/07 followed by three other complaints diagnosed as...	1 ~ 10846 miles
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl*- the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav 4. when starting the vehicle the cvs abs 4 wheel drive and...	1 ~ 17000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*- the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav 4. when starting the vehicle the cvs abs 4 wheel drive and...	1 ~ 17000 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN tl*- the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav 4. when starting the vehicle the cvs abs 4 wheel drive and...	1 ~ 17000 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the bolt holding the lower part of the driver's seat belt to the vehicle (bottom part of "b" pillar) became...	1 ~ 5400 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl* - the contact stated that his 2006 toyota rav4 accelerated while his foot was on the brake. the contact...	1 ~ 9400 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING my 2006 rav4 has daytime running lights (drl) along with the optitron dash (lcd dash that is lit whenever the...	1
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING my 2006 rav4 has daytime running lights (drl) along with the optitron dash (lcd dash that is lit whenever the...	1
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES toyota tpms system on rav4 not usable with second set of (snow) tires. when i purchased an additional set of...	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE acceleration stumbles & bogs down when gas pedal is applied. this scenario occurs all the time when after a normal...	1
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY an account of incident involving explosion of sunroof on 2006 rav4/toyota rental vehicle rented from beaver toyota 1500 st. michael...	1 ~ 5000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY sat july 1 2006 the rear window of my 2006 toyota rav4 simply blewout sitting in our driveway. there was...	1
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN i have a brand new 2006 toyota rav4 v6 sport 4wd and within 4 days of collection the rear left...	1 ~ 144 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i have a 2006 toyota rav4 with v6 engine and dbw (drive by wire) accelerator. on certain occasions the car...	1 ~ 1000 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the head rests in car push head too far forward and are not adjustable. i had to turn the head...	1
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS when in the driver's seat and the lever to adjust the angle of the seat back is lifted the...	1 ~ 5 miles

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