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Toyota Rav4 2005 Safety Reports and Reviews
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Toyota Rav4 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission ControlToyota Rav4 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control Review #10124839 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on June 05, 2005.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL . dt: the contact states that there is a undercoating on the engine to keep the engine from rusting. the smell of the chemical is toxic and coming into the vehicle which caused the passengers and driver to get sick, and can even possibly to put them to sleep. the effect of this is even hours after getting out of the vehicle is dangerous, including symptoms of light headed, dizziness, nausea, and headaches. the longest trip in the vehicle is 20-30 minutes at a time. dealership said they would try to remove the smell. they would not let them trade the vehicle in for another vehicle with out that coating on the engine. the name of the chemical is cosomolene (rust protective sealant).*ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V950. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in ALAMEDA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 05, 2005. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: RON GOODE TOYOTA . DEALER'S CITY: ALAMEDA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. Toyota Rav4 2005 Tires MarkingsToyota Rav4 2005 Tires Markings Review #10126121 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 09, 2005.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with TIRES:MARKINGS . i purchased a 2005 rav4 2 wheel drive, 5 speed, in december 2005. the exact date, i am not sure of in that the issue is ongoing. i first noticed the oe (toyo tranpath a14 215/70r16 99s m-s) tires by toyo were loosing traction when going around corners, i attributed that to the new auto and was more careful until i got used to it. i was coming home one day and proceeded onto a freeway onramp. the roads were wet but not excessive. i made the turn onto the ramp shifted and the accelerated, i found at that time the tires were loosing traction, so i backed off the accelerator. i am also finding on ribbed freeways that the car will not track. i recently wnet to the dealer and explained what was happening. from here it is an ongoing process of dealer telling me talk to toyota and toyota saying talk to toyo. during my numerous conversations with toyo, i was told that the tires were graded 300 bb. i asked if this was problem, "i don't know" my last conversation with toyo i asked if the tire is bb why does my tire say aa. thye needed to research and not to my amazement they told me that the tire was an aa and they just found out. they further stated the tire used to be bb but in 2001 was upgraded to aa. "miscommunication from toyo japan to them. how many people have to be injured etc. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in UPLAND, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . Toyota Rav4 2005 Tires Tread/beltToyota Rav4 2005 Tires Tread/belt Review #10126121 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 09, 2005.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with TIRES:TREAD/BELT . i purchased a 2005 rav4 2 wheel drive, 5 speed, in december 2005. the exact date, i am not sure of in that the issue is ongoing. i first noticed the oe (toyo tranpath a14 215/70r16 99s m-s) tires by toyo were loosing traction when going around corners, i attributed that to the new auto and was more careful until i got used to it. i was coming home one day and proceeded onto a freeway onramp. the roads were wet but not excessive. i made the turn onto the ramp shifted and the accelerated, i found at that time the tires were loosing traction, so i backed off the accelerator. i am also finding on ribbed freeways that the car will not track. i recently wnet to the dealer and explained what was happening. from here it is an ongoing process of dealer telling me talk to toyota and toyota saying talk to toyo. during my numerous conversations with toyo, i was told that the tires were graded 300 bb. i asked if this was problem, "i don't know" my last conversation with toyo i asked if the tire is bb why does my tire say aa. thye needed to research and not to my amazement they told me that the tire was an aa and they just found out. they further stated the tire used to be bb but in 2001 was upgraded to aa. "miscommunication from toyo japan to them. how many people have to be injured etc. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in UPLAND, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . Toyota Rav4 2005 Tires Review #10126121 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 09, 2005.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with TIRES . i purchased a 2005 rav4 2 wheel drive, 5 speed, in december 2005. the exact date, i am not sure of in that the issue is ongoing. i first noticed the oe (toyo tranpath a14 215/70r16 99s m-s) tires by toyo were loosing traction when going around corners, i attributed that to the new auto and was more careful until i got used to it. i was coming home one day and proceeded onto a freeway onramp. the roads were wet but not excessive. i made the turn onto the ramp shifted and the accelerated, i found at that time the tires were loosing traction, so i backed off the accelerator. i am also finding on ribbed freeways that the car will not track. i recently wnet to the dealer and explained what was happening. from here it is an ongoing process of dealer telling me talk to toyota and toyota saying talk to toyo. during my numerous conversations with toyo, i was told that the tires were graded 300 bb. i asked if this was problem, "i don't know" my last conversation with toyo i asked if the tire is bb why does my tire say aa. thye needed to research and not to my amazement they told me that the tire was an aa and they just found out. they further stated the tire used to be bb but in 2001 was upgraded to aa. "miscommunication from toyo japan to them. how many people have to be injured etc. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in UPLAND, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . Toyota Rav4 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Hoses, Lines/piping, And FittingsToyota Rav4 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Review #10137039 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Sept 18, 2005.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS . fuel hose broken without any reason i have known of. i drove my car in casual manner (short distance from work to home) with 7900 miles on it and didn't recall hitting anything hard underneath my car. parked my car last friday. on sunday, my 05 rav4 couldn't start and smelled gasoline. looked down the vehicle and found out fuel hose was broken and leaking gasoline. called firefighters to stop the fuel hose leakage. towed my car to dealership, they said it needed to be replaced the whole fuel line. consequences could be fatal if fire object close by. there may be a potential fault on the design of this vehicle because the fuel hose shouldn't be broken easier and caused the leak of gasoline. *jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 7991 miles. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in IRVING, TX. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 31, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: DON DAVIS TOYOTA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 8175885473 . DEALER'S CITY: ARLINGTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 76011 . Toyota Rav4 2005 VisibilityToyota Rav4 2005 Visibility Review #10141867 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Nov 04, 2005.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VISIBILITY . sun visor is not padded! when it is left in the down position you bang your head on it when you enter. previous toyota rav 4 had a padded visor. this is a minor problem that could be cause serious injuries in an accident. i drove my previous rav 4 for almost 100,000 miles without ever noticing any problems. my new 2005 rav 4 is has a different "solid feeling" visor which you notice right away when you bang into it. thought visors were supposed to be padded for safety reasons. *nm.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20VX50. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in ATTLEBORO, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 03, 2005. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Visibility WindshieldToyota Rav4 2005 Visibility Windshield Review #10162578 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 12, 2006.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD . defective windshield cracked for no apparent reason. *jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 12000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V856. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in YONKERS, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on July 02, 2005. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: WESTCHESTER TOYOTA . Toyota Rav4 2005 Air BagsToyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10176992 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 20, 2006.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* - the contact stated that he has a 2005 toyota rav4. a 13 year old was driving the car without permission, and became afraid when the police began chasied him. the 13 year old was driving the vehicle in excess of 100 mph and crashed into a guard rail, and the vehicle flipped onto its roof, then skidded approximately 600 feet on its roof. the contact stated that none of the airbags deployed, and they would like to know why. the contact had access to the police report. the contact was told by the dealer that the air bags did not deploy because it was not a direct hit, and that it was not at a 17 degree angle. ak.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 27000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V156. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in WAYNESVILLE, NC. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 09, 2006. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 100 mph. DEALER'S NAME: JIM BARKLEY TOYOTA . DEALER'S CITY: ASHEVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC. Toyota Rav4 2005 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsToyota Rav4 2005 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems Review #10181674 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 05, 2006.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS . when roads are icy or snowy, tpms warns that tire(s) is low despite all tires having the proper pressure. after confirming adequate tire pressures, i reset the system. after encountering snowy/icy roads again, the tpms alerts again. this false alarm would likely confuse most drivers. *jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 44000 miles. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in EAST LIBERTY, OH. Vehicle was purchased on May 15, 2005. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BOB MASSIE . DEALER'S CITY: MCKEESPORT . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA. Toyota Rav4 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc RotorToyota Rav4 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Rotor Review #10192622 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on June 06, 2007.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR . had 2005 toyota rav 4 front brake rotors displayed straight lines of tiny pits across braking surface , appeared to be casting flaws extended into and below rotor surface. had problems with tires prematurely wearing on inner sides, scraping noise. *ak asked dealership repair shop about these rotors and was told they see a lot of them like this. .Mileage was 34000 miles. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in MARTINSBURG, WV. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 20, 2005. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. DEALER'S NAME: YOUNGER TOYOTA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-866-377-7604 . DEALER'S CITY: HAGERSTOWN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MD. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 21740 . Toyota Rav4 2005 Air BagsToyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10196073 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2007.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . my wife was hit in a head on collision that did over $8,000 in damage in the toyota, 2005 , rav 4. with this damage you would think one airbag would deploy, and that did not happen.we are very concerned about this when getting the car back out of the shop.toyota airbag technician said they didn't always deploy depending on the impact, what??,head on with over $8.000 in damage,what will it take someone to be killed. *ak.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V750. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in MONROE, WA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 11, 2005. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RODLAND TOYOTA . DEALER'S CITY: EVERETT . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 98201 . Toyota Rav4 2005 Visibility WindshieldToyota Rav4 2005 Visibility Windshield Review #10197466 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 09, 2006.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD . windshield cracked unknown cause. also windshield chips very easily. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in SIMI VALLEY, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 09, 2005. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: TOYOTA TOWNE . Toyota Rav4 2005 Steering Linkages Tie Rod AssemblyToyota Rav4 2005 Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly Review #10214880 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 03, 2008.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY . tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. while driving approximately 25 mph, the passenger side rear tie rod assembly failed without warning. the vehicle was towed on a flatbed to a local dealer and they repaired the shock absorber and the tie rod assembly. the dealer could not determine the cause of the failure or assure him that the failure would not recur. the contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and could not assist. the current and failure mileages were 46,919. updated 01/31/08 *bf.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 46919 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V050. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in SAINT LOUIS, MO. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 02, 2006. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LOU FUZH TOYOTA . Toyota Rav4 2005 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsToyota Rav4 2005 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems Review #10218955 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 23, 2008.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS . the tire pressure light fails constantly and without reason. i've had my tires checked, rechecked, balanced, rotated, rebalanced, rotated again, and nothing will stop the light from coming on. there are only 20,521 miles on my rav4. this problem has been going on for months. i took my rav4 to my mechanic again this morning and after checking all the tires again, he found no problems. my tires are new, less than two months old. while taking my husband to the hospital today the light came on again. my mechanic says it's a defect that the manufacturer should fix. *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V550. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in GAINESBORO, TN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on May 09, 2005. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: FOX TOYOTA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 865-457-1773 . DEALER'S CITY: CLINTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 37716 . Toyota Rav4 2005 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems Review #10221139 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Nov 23, 2007.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS . the tire pressure light comes on just about every other day. i have had the tires checked numerous times & the light continues to come on, this has been happening since november of 2007. this is a serious safety issue, i will never know if there is a real problem with a tire with this happening. i drive the highway daily & find this very troublesome. my 2005 rav 4 has under 25,000 miles on it. i am estimating the number of failures to be 50, however i think it is more. i believe this is a defect & toyota should require these to be recalled & fixed. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V250. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in NEWBURYPORT, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on May 27, 2005. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: IRA TOYOTA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 978-739-8600 . DEALER'S CITY: DANVERS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 01923 . Toyota Rav4 2005 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems Review #10224185 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 11, 2008.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS . this is an update for the complaint regarding the failure of the tire pressure monitoring system on my 2005 toyota rav4. after finding a knowledgeable service manager who took the time to check, he found that there is a tire pressure sensor in the spare tire. my spare was just a little low on air and since correcting it, the light has not come on again. i was not able to find any reference to the spare having a sensor in the owner's manual. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V550. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in GAINESBORO, TN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on May 01, 2005. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: FOX TOYOTA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 865-457-1773 . DEALER'S CITY: CLINTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 37716 . Toyota Rav4 2005 Tires Review #10233297 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 04, 2008.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with TIRES . blew out tire on freeway. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 26300 miles. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 75 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 StructureToyota Rav4 2005 Structure Review #10235396 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 20, 2008.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STRUCTURE . i have a 2005 toyota rav4 which, because of the shoddy material, i.e., plastic, used on the fenders/bumpers, body of the car, i have had costly damage which i have had to pay $1,000 deductible every time, done due to being hit by another car or personal accidents because of the weather, etc. i love my car but all that has to be done to the car is for another car or a pole or whatever, to even a little more than lightly hit it and it caves in like a piece of aluminum or plastic. something has to be done about the way cars are made nowadays. i could've been killed this past sunday when i was in bumper to bumper traffic on a highway and hit someone. my front fender got the brunt of the damage. i used to have a 1992 toyota tercel with fenders/bumpers that were strong and could withstand a collision. this is ridiculous, not to mention costly. it could also be the cause of my insurance being raised or dropped next year! no one seems to really care about how dangerous cars are being made nowadays. thank you. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 14000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V450. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Structure BodyToyota Rav4 2005 Structure Body Review #10235396 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 20, 2008.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . i have a 2005 toyota rav4 which, because of the shoddy material, i.e., plastic, used on the fenders/bumpers, body of the car, i have had costly damage which i have had to pay $1,000 deductible every time, done due to being hit by another car or personal accidents because of the weather, etc. i love my car but all that has to be done to the car is for another car or a pole or whatever, to even a little more than lightly hit it and it caves in like a piece of aluminum or plastic. something has to be done about the way cars are made nowadays. i could've been killed this past sunday when i was in bumper to bumper traffic on a highway and hit someone. my front fender got the brunt of the damage. i used to have a 1992 toyota tercel with fenders/bumpers that were strong and could withstand a collision. this is ridiculous, not to mention costly. it could also be the cause of my insurance being raised or dropped next year! no one seems to really care about how dangerous cars are being made nowadays. thank you. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 14000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V450. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Engine And Engine CoolingToyota Rav4 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10254454 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2009.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . re: 2005 toyota rav4 unintended acceleration it is very difficult to control acceleration from a stop while driving my rav4 in stop and go traffic. this has been true since i purchased the car with about 40,000 miles on it. i have removed the floormat with no change. i have been told by 2 toyota dealerships (one had the car for evaluation for a day. i was charged an evaluation fee and for a rental car) that this is normal. this is a potentially dangerous condition and clearly a safety hazard. i hold a commercial drivers license and have had many years of experience driving a wide variety of vehicles and have never encountered this problem. it is only a matter of time before the car hits something. toyota must address this issue. until this problem is remedied there is the real risk of something or someone being damaged or hurt (or worse). *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V350. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in COLUMBIA, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Power Train Automatic TransmissionToyota Rav4 2005 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10282925 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Sept 04, 2009.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . the transmission on my 2005 toyota rav4 has begun to slip. i have maintained the vehicle in accordance to the prescribed maintenance schedule and have had most of the services performed at a toyota dealership. the transmission slips approximately once a week, always at speeds below 40. today i was entering a freeway and i heard the transmission slip. the car immediately lost propulsion, slowing to a dangerous speed for an acceleration ramp, and i was afraid that i was going to be rear-ended. i have done internet research and see that this is a very common problem with these vehicles. i have contacted toyota's corporate office and been told that there is no recall. i have contacted the dealership that i've had most of my services done; they recommended that i have the computer on the transmission reset, at a cost of approximately $125. i'm afraid that the transmission is going to fail completely, or that a slip/disengagement is going to cause me to be in an accident. *tr.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V650. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in PINOLE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10289351 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Oct 19, 2009.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i purchased a 2005 toyota rav4 in july of 2005, and have taken superb care of it over the years. however, the transmission blew up on me after just 89,000 miles. i was crossing a double set of railroad tracks when this happened, and it scared me half to death. it's costing me $3,000 to fix the transmission, and the guy at the garage couldn't even give me a reason for this happening. after some internet research, i found that this has been happening to numerous '01-'05 rav4 customers that have reached just over 80,000 miles due to a faulty ecm that toyota has decided not to recall. now i need to pay another $1,200 to have the ecm replaced at the toyota dealer so that this doesn't happen to me again. absolutely ridiculous! how can they get away with something like this? *tr.Mileage was 89000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V256. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in JACKSON, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 VisibilityToyota Rav4 2005 Visibility Review #10291240 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Nov 13, 2008.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VISIBILITY . tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav-4. the driver-side visor will not stay secure in an upright position. as a consequence the visor will continuously fall down without physical manipulation. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician stated that it would cost $100.00 to replace the component. he then added that the failure was common for this model type. no repairs were made. the failure mileage was unknown. the current mileage was 35,000. .Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V256. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in LONG BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air BagsToyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10299561 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 07, 2010.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . head on collision, airbags did not deploy, seat belts did not lock, major structural damage to the rav 4 toyota 2005. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V256. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in SOLON, OH. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Seat BeltsToyota Rav4 2005 Seat Belts Review #10299561 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 07, 2010.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SEAT BELTS . head on collision, airbags did not deploy, seat belts did not lock, major structural damage to the rav 4 toyota 2005. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V256. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in SOLON, OH. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Vehicle Speed ControlToyota Rav4 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10302890 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 03, 2008.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . we were approaching our garage when all of the sudden our 2005 toyota rav4 accelerated without me pushing the gas petal. we drove through the front of our garage, causing substantial damage to our garage and the suv. both garage doors had to be replaced and the front of our garage had to be reframed and dry-walled inside. my husbands 1977 jeep-cj7 that has been totally restored was damaged and had to be repainted. the suv suffered damage requiring a new passenger door, new passenger side trim, new side mirrors, new headlights, and repainting of the front half of the suv. we contacted the police and they said since the damage was done to our property no report needed to be filed. we did take pictures for the insurance company which we still have, and we can obtain a copy of the report from the insurance company and or the body shops. we also contacted the toyota dealership and questioned whether there were any recalls or problems with any other rav4s and they said no. we have noticed on several occasions that there seems to be some times when the throttle seems to accelerate while we are driving down the road, but nothing as severe as the accident. with the recent recalls of toyotas we are very concerned about another incident occurring and for the safety of lives. *cn.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V050. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in KOKOMO, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Power TrainToyota Rav4 2005 Power Train Review #10302890 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 03, 2008.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . we were approaching our garage when all of the sudden our 2005 toyota rav4 accelerated without me pushing the gas petal. we drove through the front of our garage, causing substantial damage to our garage and the suv. both garage doors had to be replaced and the front of our garage had to be reframed and dry-walled inside. my husbands 1977 jeep-cj7 that has been totally restored was damaged and had to be repainted. the suv suffered damage requiring a new passenger door, new passenger side trim, new side mirrors, new headlights, and repainting of the front half of the suv. we contacted the police and they said since the damage was done to our property no report needed to be filed. we did take pictures for the insurance company which we still have, and we can obtain a copy of the report from the insurance company and or the body shops. we also contacted the toyota dealership and questioned whether there were any recalls or problems with any other rav4s and they said no. we have noticed on several occasions that there seems to be some times when the throttle seems to accelerate while we are driving down the road, but nothing as severe as the accident. with the recent recalls of toyotas we are very concerned about another incident occurring and for the safety of lives. *cn.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V050. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in KOKOMO, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Vehicle Speed ControlToyota Rav4 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10303018 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 15, 2009.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. while driving approximately between 1-10 mph on normal road conditions; proceeding to turn make a left at an intersection there was an unintended increase in acceleration. the driver applied pressure to the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to slow down. suddenly, the vehicle crashed into an opposing vehicle. there were no personal injuries. the police was called to the scene. he was able to drive the vehicle. the vehicle has not been repaired for the body damages. the failure mileage was 38,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 38000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V450. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in ROANOKE, VA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Power Train Automatic TransmissionToyota Rav4 2005 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10305756 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 04, 2010.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i have a 2005 rav4, the transmission has been slipping, it is an automatic and sometimes it won't change gears when it should, so it won't accelerate and when it finally does switch to the next gear the who car jerks and takes off very quickly. this began happening for no reason i have not had any sort of accident with the vehicle and take very good care of it. i have been told by campbell motors in hermiston or, that the only option is to completely replace the transmission for a cost of $3900. i have read that is a common problem on the rav4 and feel that toyota should issue a recall on the transmission it is very dangerous in traffic to have a car that jerks around and accelerates/won't accelerate in an unpredictable manner. *tr.Mileage was 101000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V456. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in PENDLETON, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:4WD. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Engine And Engine CoolingToyota Rav4 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10307879 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 23, 2010.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . i have a toyota 2005 rav 4 - 6 cyl. i am experiencing a problem not associated with the toyota recalls, according to toyota. twice while the vehicle was in drive and i have my foot on the brake, and the vehicle is stopped, after the vehicle idles down from moving, the engine revs up again. the gas pedal was not touched and the floor mat is not in the way. the engine revving up is scary enough that someone outside of my car thought i was spinning my wheels in the snow and ice, and i was not moving. i took it in to a dealer and they hooked it up to their computer and found no problem. of course when they drove it, they could not replicate the problem. they recommended that if it happens again that i immediately have it towed back to the dealer. *tr .Mileage was 15000 miles. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in CRYSTAL, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 SuspensionToyota Rav4 2005 Suspension Review #10308143 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 18, 2009.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SUSPENSION . i have a 2005 rav4 now with 35,000 mileage and i experienced an unusual mechanical issue that may have safety implications! in december 2009 i went to replace all four tires on my vehicle at a sears auto shop and had requested the recommended wheel alignment. the mechanic found the mechanisms on the vehicle that facilitates alignment was inoperative as it was found to be seized up, for both front and rear wheel alignments! sears informed me to take the vehicle to my toyota dealer for alignment. i took the vehicle to the toyota dealer that does all my scheduled maintenance since i bought the new vehicle for them to do the alignment. they were also unable to do the alignment for the same reason sears were unable to do it. the toyota dealership said that they needed to replace the mechanisms and that they have to remove the undercarriage of the vehicle to get to the alignment mechanisms and to replace the mechanisms. i complained to the dealership that since i bought the vehicle they had been servicing the vehicle according to their recommended servicing schedule and they should have noticed the condition of the mechanism. they said the car has too many parts and that they could not check all the parts; and moreover, the alignment mechanisms, they said, are not visible from an undercarriage inspection. was this defect a safety matter? has there been other complaints about alignment mechanisms for toyota vehicles? *tr.Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V856. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in MAPLEWOOD, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 WheelsToyota Rav4 2005 Wheels Review #10308143 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 18, 2009.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with WHEELS . i have a 2005 rav4 now with 35,000 mileage and i experienced an unusual mechanical issue that may have safety implications! in december 2009 i went to replace all four tires on my vehicle at a sears auto shop and had requested the recommended wheel alignment. the mechanic found the mechanisms on the vehicle that facilitates alignment was inoperative as it was found to be seized up, for both front and rear wheel alignments! sears informed me to take the vehicle to my toyota dealer for alignment. i took the vehicle to the toyota dealer that does all my scheduled maintenance since i bought the new vehicle for them to do the alignment. they were also unable to do the alignment for the same reason sears were unable to do it. the toyota dealership said that they needed to replace the mechanisms and that they have to remove the undercarriage of the vehicle to get to the alignment mechanisms and to replace the mechanisms. i complained to the dealership that since i bought the vehicle they had been servicing the vehicle according to their recommended servicing schedule and they should have noticed the condition of the mechanism. they said the car has too many parts and that they could not check all the parts; and moreover, the alignment mechanisms, they said, are not visible from an undercarriage inspection. was this defect a safety matter? has there been other complaints about alignment mechanisms for toyota vehicles? *tr.Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V856. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in MAPLEWOOD, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Service Brakes, HydraulicToyota Rav4 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10312321 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 18, 2010.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . the abs brakes on my 2005 toyota rav4 do not grab properly on uneven surfaces. they seem to try to slow down rather than stop, especially after hitting a pothole, or being on bumpy road. i almost ended up in the middle of an intersection on two separate occasions. *tr.Mileage was 423000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V156. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in TRENTON, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10313564 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Nov 30, 2009.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . there are times when the brakes would not engage. the speed was always relatively low (30 miles/hour or less). i never knew when it would happen, so i never reported it because it was non-repeatable. it happened every few months. i can't put incident dates since it was recurring, but i need to fill that in, so i'll fill it in with the last time it happened. *tr.Mileage was 46000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V250. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in ARLINGTON, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Vehicle Speed ControlToyota Rav4 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10316972 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 2010.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . toyota 2005 rav4 car accelerated when getting ready to stop. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 22000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V450. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in BRADLEY BEACH, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10317103 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 2010.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while pulling into the parking spot at approx 1-2 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb and crashed into a building. there were no injuries. a police report was taken. she had not noticed any problems with sudden acceleration before that failure. she called the manufacturer and was told that they a representative would inspect the vehicle. the vehicle had not been inspected to date. the current and failure mileages were approximately 99,200. updated 5/6/10 *cn updated 06/24/10.*jb.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 99200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V050. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in MARTINSVILLE, VA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 01, 2005. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MARTINSVILLE TOYOTA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 276-638-2386 . DEALER'S CITY: MARTINSVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 24112 . Toyota Rav4 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10319117 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2009.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . it is very difficult to control acceleration from a stop while driving my rav4 in stop and go traffic. this has been true since i purchased the car with about 40,000 miles on it. i removed the floor mat with no change. i have been told by two toyota dealerships (one had the car for evaluation for a day and charged me a diagnosis fee and for a rental car) that this is normal. this is a potentially dangerous condition and clearly a safety hazard. i hold a commercial drivers license and have had many years of experience driving a wide variety of vehicles and have never encountered this problem. it is only a matter of time before the car hits something. toyota must address this issue. until this problem is remedied there is the real risk of something or someone being damaged or hurt (or worse). update: on march 3, 2010 i delivered the car to dick dyer in columbia, sc at toyota's request. the regional technician inspected the car that day. i have since been contacted by the general manager and informed that toyota is flying a team of engineers from california to evaluate the car next monday, march 15, 2010. *tr updated ivoq 05/28/10.*jb the consumer believed the electronic software, interface design was flawed. the throttle pedal and the engine did not accurately track each other. there was a delay, which resulted in an abrupt and excessive engine response. updated 09/26/12.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V350. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in EASTOVER, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: DICK DYER . DEALER'S CITY: COLUMBIA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: SC. Toyota Rav4 2005 SteeringToyota Rav4 2005 Steering Review #10323905 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2007.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STEERING . intermittent "loose" steering feeling in 2005 toyota rav-4. i complained to the dealership 3 different occasions and was told there was no problem or recall. my concerns were dismissed and now i see that it has happened in other models recently. my boyfriend felt it happen 2x.when he was driving. it has happened probably 15-20 times total. when driving in a 45 or 55 mph zone it is too uncomfortable to drive at those speeds. slowing down to around 20 or 30 mph was necessary to feel safe. most of the time the weather was extremely cold but it did happened on 2-3 occasions in summer weather. *tr.Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in HAILEY, ID. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Steering Review #10326044 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 13, 2010.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STEERING . steering appears defective- difficult to turn-makes clicking sound. told by dealer that 'both steering intermediate shafts need replacement'. dealer claims they told us this before. they have never told us this before. car was purchased from- and has received regular maintenance- at this dealer. someone from dealer called us out of the blue prior to bringing car in for repair; offering to buy this car. we thought this was odd as we had never expressed interest in selling. *tr.Mileage was 24000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTMBD31V565. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in APACHE JUNCTION, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic AntilockToyota Rav4 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Review #10340899 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on June 25, 2010.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. while driving approximately 25 mph with the brakes engaged, there was minimal resistance. the anti lock braking system engaged in order for the contact to stop the vehicle. the check abs brake and track warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test and confirmed that a faulty abs activator caused the failure to occur. this was an internal failure which prevented the brakes from communicating with the computer. the repair part#44050-42161 is required to repair the failure at an estimated cost of $3000. the manufacturer was called and stated her warranty was no longer valid. she was expecting a call from a toyota representative. she filed claim#1006300590 with the manufacturer. the failure and current mileages were 21,613..Mileage was 21613 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V156. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in TAMPA, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10348188 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 23, 2010.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. whenever the contact started the vehicle he noticed that the brake light, abs light, vsc track light would illuminate intermittently. the failure was not diagnosed. there were no prior warnings. the failure mileage was 29000. the current mileage was 30000. .Mileage was 29000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V650. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in SAINT LOUIS, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Vehicle Speed ControlToyota Rav4 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10367077 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Aug 31, 2010.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. while the contact was shifting into park, the engine revved and the rpms increased. the vehicle crashed into a metal post and building. a passenger was slightly bruised. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 72.330 updated 01/26/11*lj updated 03/28/11.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 72330 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V150. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in MACKS CREEK, MO. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 03, 2005. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RELIABLE AUTOMOTIVE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 417-889-9000 . DEALER'S CITY: SPRINGFIELD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MO. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 65809 . Toyota Rav4 2005 Engine And Engine CoolingToyota Rav4 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10445928 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 30, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. the contact stated the that the vehicle was constantly losing anti-freeze and causing the vehicle to overheat. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic stated that the water pump malfunctioned and needed to be repaired. the contact did not call the manufacturer and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 79,650. .Mileage was 79650 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V550. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10450689 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 18, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . i have a 2005 4 cylinder toyota rav4 with about 68,000 miles. it starting making a gurgling noise in the dashboard area, and eventually left 2 puddles of anti-freeze on my garage floor. i immediately took it to the toyota dealer for repair. after checking the rav4 out, the repair manager phoned to tell me the engine was indeed leaking coolant around the engine head because the engine bolts had stripped. i asked how the head bolts got stripped and he replied, "wear and tear and the repair would be around $3000.00 if the head bolt holes could be repaired; otherwise, i would need a new engine." the rav4 has been well maintained, so this is not "wear and tear", but rather a manufacturing defect. after talking with the mechanic doing the repairs, he said they see many of these 4 cylinder engines with this problem -- mostly on the camry, since it is basically a camry engine. i've done some research on the internet and found this is becoming quite a common problem. here a few websites with very unhappy toyota owners: (http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ee9e769/8444; http://www.edmunds.com/toyota/highlander/2003/consumer-reviews.html; http://www.camryforums.com/forum/general-tech-8/2002-stripped-head-bolts-4585/; http://www.carcomplaints.com/toyota/highlander/2003/engine/threads_for_engine_bolts_stripped.shtml) apparently, toyota has not done a safety recall for this problem and does not even cover the cost of the repair, even though they do have a written procedure the mechanics use to perform the repair. *tr .Mileage was 68000 miles. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in RIVERSIDE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsToyota Rav4 2005 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems Review #10486671 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2009.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS . my tire pressure monitoring system keeps turning on regardless of whether tire pressure gauges or mechanics say the tire pressure is within range. i know this system had a recall on other model years for toyota, and i think there's something wrong with this one, too. this is an ongoing problem since i bought the car used from a toyota dealership--unknown if it was an issue before then. resetting the system (by pressing the reset button to the left of the steering wheel, as indicated in the user manual) only turns the light off for a minute or two, then it comes right back on. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V250. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in PLANO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 SuspensionToyota Rav4 2005 Suspension Review #10499691 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Nov 29, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SUSPENSION . the lower control arm in the recall from toyota broke away, from what we found and were told by people who inspected the car from the insurance company for their law suit against toyota. the drivers side tire made a noise when it rolled back. we impacted the center divider at 60-65 mph. there was no way to compensate and steer away it happened so quickly. the safety belts hurt on impact and our knees took the impact. at impact the front end of the car was torn away and destroyed from the radiator to the front drivers side door. the drivers side door was warped and the car wrinkled all the way back to the drivers side rear quarter panel. inside the back of the car panels for storage all popped out.the electric windows would not operate when the troopers came. the insurance company determined the car was a total loss. toyota ignored our attempt to resolve our complaint without litigation so we are suing toyota for our losses and injuries. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 128000 miles. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in GLOVERSVILLE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Electrical SystemToyota Rav4 2005 Electrical System Review #10502921 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Mar 31, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . first tire indicator light came on. checked pressure in all tires. tires were at correct amount. went to reset light which did not work. suv was on an incline (driveway). let car sit for an hour on flat surface. started rav4.the tire indicator light came on plus abs and vsc trac lights. consulted owners manual which stated to take to toyota. no other brake warning lights came on. was 1/2 mile from dealer when smoke started coming into passenger cabin. smoke/fire was coming from the engine and under rav4. smoke was a bluish grey. pulled off the major road into an abandoned business driveway. turned rav off and ran. passerby called 911. fire trucks/police arrived. rav was a total loss. called toyota usa to report fire. they are saying that it was not mechanical or electrical. but that the fire originated in the engine compartment. cause of fire was undetermined and there was no evidence of any sort of defect or malfunction with any of the electrical or mechanical systems found. rav went to dealer for all required service and never had and major problems. if it was not electrical then what caused my lights to come on. thee vsc trac light had never come on since i owned the car. i have owned toyotas since 1973 and never had anything like this happen. the rav4 was my 5th toyota..Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 118000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V250. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in AUDUBON, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Engine And Engine CoolingToyota Rav4 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10502921 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Mar 31, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . first tire indicator light came on. checked pressure in all tires. tires were at correct amount. went to reset light which did not work. suv was on an incline (driveway). let car sit for an hour on flat surface. started rav4.the tire indicator light came on plus abs and vsc trac lights. consulted owners manual which stated to take to toyota. no other brake warning lights came on. was 1/2 mile from dealer when smoke started coming into passenger cabin. smoke/fire was coming from the engine and under rav4. smoke was a bluish grey. pulled off the major road into an abandoned business driveway. turned rav off and ran. passerby called 911. fire trucks/police arrived. rav was a total loss. called toyota usa to report fire. they are saying that it was not mechanical or electrical. but that the fire originated in the engine compartment. cause of fire was undetermined and there was no evidence of any sort of defect or malfunction with any of the electrical or mechanical systems found. rav went to dealer for all required service and never had and major problems. if it was not electrical then what caused my lights to come on. thee vsc trac light had never come on since i owned the car. i have owned toyotas since 1973 and never had anything like this happen. the rav4 was my 5th toyota..Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 118000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V250. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in AUDUBON, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Unknown Or OtherToyota Rav4 2005 Unknown Or Other Review #10502921 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Mar 31, 2012.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . first tire indicator light came on. checked pressure in all tires. tires were at correct amount. went to reset light which did not work. suv was on an incline (driveway). let car sit for an hour on flat surface. started rav4.the tire indicator light came on plus abs and vsc trac lights. consulted owners manual which stated to take to toyota. no other brake warning lights came on. was 1/2 mile from dealer when smoke started coming into passenger cabin. smoke/fire was coming from the engine and under rav4. smoke was a bluish grey. pulled off the major road into an abandoned business driveway. turned rav off and ran. passerby called 911. fire trucks/police arrived. rav was a total loss. called toyota usa to report fire. they are saying that it was not mechanical or electrical. but that the fire originated in the engine compartment. cause of fire was undetermined and there was no evidence of any sort of defect or malfunction with any of the electrical or mechanical systems found. rav went to dealer for all required service and never had and major problems. if it was not electrical then what caused my lights to come on. thee vsc trac light had never come on since i owned the car. i have owned toyotas since 1973 and never had anything like this happen. the rav4 was my 5th toyota..Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 118000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V250. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in AUDUBON, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 EngineToyota Rav4 2005 Engine Review #10504979 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Mar 28, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE . i noticed that my heater wasn't working. i took the car to my mechanic and was informed that the head gasket bolts were over-torqued during installation and they are stripped. i have found hundreds of postings regarding this issue. this problem is several thousand dollars to repair. toyota issued a bulletin regarding this issue in 2004. they knowingly sold defective vehicles. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V950. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Vehicle Speed ControlToyota Rav4 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10552807 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Nov 15, 2013.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle erroneously accelerated and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the contact stated that he attempted to depress the brake pedal, but the failure recurred and the contact crashed into the vehicle a second time. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 136,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 136000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20VX50. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in ONTARIO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 EngineToyota Rav4 2005 Engine Review #10561178 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 20, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE . the oil light and check engine light came on in my car. i was very surprised since my car is maintained on a regular. i bought my car used. when i went to get it looked at they told me i have engine sludge and my engine needs to be replace. this is a problem the manufacture should pay for. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V450. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in CLIFTON, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2005 Electrical SystemToyota Rav4 2005 Electrical System Review #10564453 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 14, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . over the past few days, the last incident occurring on 2/14/2014, my car will suddenly lose power as i am driving, for about one to three seconds, then just as sudden kick back on again. when it loses power for that second or two, i lose my power steering capabilities and the battery light come on. once the power comes back on, it continues to ride fine as if nothing happened. the problem is intermittent. i took the car to a local pep boys facility. they tested the battery and it was fine. they could not determine where the issue was originating. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 96100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V750. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in MAYWOOD, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 SteeringToyota Rav4 2005 Steering Review #10564453 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 14, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STEERING . over the past few days, the last incident occurring on 2/14/2014, my car will suddenly lose power as i am driving, for about one to three seconds, then just as sudden kick back on again. when it loses power for that second or two, i lose my power steering capabilities and the battery light come on. once the power comes back on, it continues to ride fine as if nothing happened. the problem is intermittent. i took the car to a local pep boys facility. they tested the battery and it was fine. they could not determine where the issue was originating. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 96100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V750. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in MAYWOOD, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air BagsToyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10579210 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Nov 05, 2009.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact. upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained broken thumbs, cuts on the right hand, and injuries to the shoulder and spine. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 06v096000 (air bags). the approximately failure mileage was 73,000. updated 5/19/14*cn updated 06/02/2014 *js.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 73000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20VX50. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in ANNAPOLIS, MD. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 16, 2005. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: KOONS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 410-268-6480 . DEALER'S CITY: ANNAPOLIS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MD. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 21403 . Toyota Rav4 2005 Visibility/wiperToyota Rav4 2005 Visibility/wiper Review #10587537 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 09, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . there is a defect and it is a major safety issue with toyota sun visors. they wont stay up. impedes vision. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in TEMECULA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Visibility Sun Roof AssemblyToyota Rav4 2005 Visibility Sun Roof Assembly Review #10595342 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 31, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY . on my way to cheshire ct on the highway my sun roof blew off the top of my car, thank god no cars were behind me i hardly use it after flying over the back of my car. when i got to my destination were my sun roof was its all rusted out this should have never happened i feel toyota is responsible for repairs on my car. i have owed many cars with sun roofs this has never happened before. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 71688 miles. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in SOUTH WINDSOR, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Vehicle Speed ControlToyota Rav4 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10596549 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 03, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . as i exit the highway on sharp off ramps or take other similar tight turns, vsc trac sensor lights turns on and off and i can hear grinding noise when traction control auto-engages and disengages. the roadways have never been slick or wet and this issue has occurred at various speeds (30-50 mph). *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V056. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in LA JOLLA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Electronic Stability ControlToyota Rav4 2005 Electronic Stability Control Review #10596549 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 03, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . as i exit the highway on sharp off ramps or take other similar tight turns, vsc trac sensor lights turns on and off and i can hear grinding noise when traction control auto-engages and disengages. the roadways have never been slick or wet and this issue has occurred at various speeds (30-50 mph). *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V056. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in LA JOLLA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Service BrakesToyota Rav4 2005 Service Brakes Review #10605249 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2010.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . was told in 2010 that cause of the back brakes squeaking (in reverse only) was because all rav4s have that problem. just assumed they knew what they were talking about. recently went to non-dealership for service and was told that there was a film (don't remember what it was called) that was probably making them squeak. had brakes replaced on all wheels and had they inspected and cleaned the whole area around the brakes to see if they could stop the squeaking. it worked but just for a short time. it is annoying because now it squeaks when stopping in forward position and when in reverse and applying brakes. need to find a remedy as i want to sell my car but can't if this issue isn't taken care of. dealership is not helpful at all (see first sentence). *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in FORT WORTH, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 SuspensionToyota Rav4 2005 Suspension Review #10606026 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on June 25, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with SUSPENSION . dealer claims part is not available, but toyota tells me parts are at other dealers. dealer: lou fuse toyota, st. louis this has been going on for several months. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTMBK31V865. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in MAPLEWOOD, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2005 Vehicle Speed ControlToyota Rav4 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10643035 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 21, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . i was parking, 10 minutes early, entering the spot at about 1 mph, my foot on the brake. my car lurched over a large curb and launched itself into a building. as it was lurching into the building, i kept my foot on the brake, put the car into park and pulled on the parking brake with my right hand and arm. these actions stopped the car as it crashed into the glass and metal front windows. i had been driving without any accidents, not even a ticket, for 38 years. after the accident i had toyota inspect the car. their finding was that the "accelerator pedal operated smoothly and returned to its idle position without any sticking or hesitation," and that the inspector "was not able to duplicate your concern." i do not believe this determines anything with regard to this accident. i do know that my experience as a driver and my ability to stop the car kept this accident from being far worse. as a result of my actions to stop the car, my right arm suffered severe nerve damage. i still believe to this day that this was an incident of sudden acceleration. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55266 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20VX56. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in PORTLAND, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 1 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Structure BodyToyota Rav4 2005 Structure Body Review #10643035 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 21, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . i was parking, 10 minutes early, entering the spot at about 1 mph, my foot on the brake. my car lurched over a large curb and launched itself into a building. as it was lurching into the building, i kept my foot on the brake, put the car into park and pulled on the parking brake with my right hand and arm. these actions stopped the car as it crashed into the glass and metal front windows. i had been driving without any accidents, not even a ticket, for 38 years. after the accident i had toyota inspect the car. their finding was that the "accelerator pedal operated smoothly and returned to its idle position without any sticking or hesitation," and that the inspector "was not able to duplicate your concern." i do not believe this determines anything with regard to this accident. i do know that my experience as a driver and my ability to stop the car kept this accident from being far worse. as a result of my actions to stop the car, my right arm suffered severe nerve damage. i still believe to this day that this was an incident of sudden acceleration. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55266 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20VX56. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in PORTLAND, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 1 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Visibility/wiperToyota Rav4 2005 Visibility/wiper Review #10644340 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . the sun visors on the drivers side and on the passenger side do not stay up.they flop down and cause a visibility issue especially while driving at night.i push the visors up and they immediately fall down covering the top half of the windshield . *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 74304 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V850. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in ROCKLEDGE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Service BrakesToyota Rav4 2005 Service Brakes Review #10676279 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 18, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . started my trip from home and i block away i tried to stop for a stop sign, the bake would not hold. i pressed as hard as i could hitting the floor no brake. the vehicle stopped when i hit the curb. continue driving and stepping on brake to see if problem continue same problem. had to slowly return home. i drove the vehicle the previous night which was 6 hrs earlier and did not received any indication on the dashboard that there was any problem and still there is no indication that there is a problem with the brakes..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 59750 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V350. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in HOLLIS, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 EngineToyota Rav4 2005 Engine Review #10717009 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 13, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with ENGINE . i was driving on the highway and heard a loud bang and all of a sudden when i stepped on the gas the transmission was skipping. i just barely reached a spot that i was able to pull over. when i tried to drive again i couldn't go in either reverse or drive. i checked and i was leaking transmission fluid, 2 hours later after getting towed to a auto body shop they told me the differential blew up and that i had to get me a new transmission. after researching online a saw this same thing happened to other people but toyota never did a recall!! now i have to pay $300 to get it towed and another $2600 to get it fixed on a car that only had 51,000 miles. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 52000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V956. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in SADDLE BROOK, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Cruise ControlToyota Rav4 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control Review #10730887 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL . tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. when the vehicle was started, the driver side air bag warning light illuminated. the horn and the cruise control failed to operate. the contact spoke with the dealer where the technician stated that the spiral core needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 244,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 244000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V850. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in ARLINGTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air BagsToyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10730887 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. when the vehicle was started, the driver side air bag warning light illuminated. the horn and the cruise control failed to operate. the contact spoke with the dealer where the technician stated that the spiral core needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 244,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 244000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V850. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in ARLINGTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Communications Horn AssemblyToyota Rav4 2005 Communications Horn Assembly Review #10730887 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY . tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. when the vehicle was started, the driver side air bag warning light illuminated. the horn and the cruise control failed to operate. the contact spoke with the dealer where the technician stated that the spiral core needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 244,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 244000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V850. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in ARLINGTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air BagsToyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10731562 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 13, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v284000 (air bags); however, the part to do repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V850. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in DELRAY BEACH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10734270 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v284000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact telephoned the manufacturer and requested a loaner vehicle as stated in the recall notice, but the request was denied. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part to do the recall. the contact had not experienced a failure. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V450. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10735121 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 14, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . i received a recall notice for the air bag in my rav4. i have called toyota twice and have gone to the dealer and no one will give me an answer to when the car can be fixed. since the car is unsafe to drive i cannot use the car. the dealer wants to charge me $35 a day for a loaner car. i want an answer to when the car will be repaired. it has been 6 week since i got the notice. i have no safe car to drive...updated 08/27/15 *bf .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V656. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Rav4 2005 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10743374 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on June 08, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v284000 (air bags) however, the part was not available. you stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V650. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in SANTA FE, NM. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10758492 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Aug 19, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . a representative at passport toyota, located at 5001 auth way, suitland, md told me that because my airbag light wasn't on that they were not going to provide me with a rental vehicle until toyota announces a permanent solution for my car. this is not only in direct violation of my recall notice (it specifically states that if i feel unsafe driving my car, then the dealership will provide me with a rental) but displays that representative's ignorance of the recall notification, which also states that there is no warning light or other indication that the issue with my drivers side airbag exists. since i live in a major metropolitan area (washington dc) where multiple vehicle accidents happen daily, i feel incredibly unsafe driving without the full assurance of a working drivers side airbag. as stipulated in the recall notice, the dealership is obliged to provide me with a rental vehicle given that toyota does not have a solution to this problem at this time. i also called darcars toyota on 12210 cherry hill road, silver spring, md, and i was told that they would not provide me with a car either. i find it appalling and abhorrent that 2 dealerships in a major metropolitan area would refuse to comply with the conditions of a recall notice, especially one that involves a drivers side airbag given the current recall situation with a similar part on a different vehicle..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 109000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V350. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10760671 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Aug 27, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . i received a recall letter on july 7, 2015 concerning the takata driver's airbag recall. a local dealership put me in a rental car the next day. on thursday, july 27, 2015, there was a message on my home phone that the part had been received and my car was repaired. as of sept. 1, 2015, when i enter my vin # on your database, my recall status is listed as: recall incomplete. this information was updated today. has my car been repaired? i also haven't received a letter from toyota notifying me when a remedy is ready as is stated in the interim notice. is there a remedy yet? i called the toyota customer experience center (phone number in interim letter) on sat., aug. 29, 2015 and wasn't provided with any additional information. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 19000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V050. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in RALEIGH, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Unknown Or OtherToyota Rav4 2005 Unknown Or Other Review #10761092 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Aug 31, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . the right side gas tank strap had rusted out and broke, causing the gas tank assembly to drop down onto the driveshaft..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V150. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in WARWICK, RI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air BagsToyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10761224 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Aug 27, 2014.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v284000 (air bags) however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V256. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10761504 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Aug 27, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . i received a recall notice on my 2005 toyota rav4 about a defective takata driver's airbag. according to the dealership, the airbag was replaced on aug. 27, 2015. to date i haven't received a second letter from toyota explaining the solution to the recall, and i've called them and been provided with no information. i'm calling toyota again today. on sept. 2, i learned from leith toyota that my defective takata airbag was replaced by another potentially defective takata airbag. this is the solution? this was what toyota told the dealership to do. an article released in sept. 2015 motor trend magazine details the same continuing problem with current takata airbags being manufactured. i am neither satisfied nor comfortable with the solution that toyota devised, especially since toyota recently purchased 13 million airbags from a competitor, so why wasn't a different manufacturer's airbag used in my car? i'm once again having to deal with another potentially defective takata airbag. according to the dealership, my passenger airbag is the same airbag as the original driver's airbag, so why no recall on the passenger airbag? i'm being forced to return the rental car today, which i've not returned due to the way the recall was conducted and i don't feel safe driving my car again. everyone should be checking on the replacement airbags being used in their cars, because they're probably takatas. takata knew about this problem in 2001 and my rav4 is a 2005. i can't express my level of frustration and anger over these airbags. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 119000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V050. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in RALEIGH, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10762288 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Aug 31, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v284000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V956. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in FARMERVILLE, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10763538 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Sept 14, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . my toyota rav4 2005 is included in the front driver airbag inflator recall. i received my first notice from toyota in may,2015 that my car was included in the recall but that "no remedy" was available and that i would be notified when the remedy was available. i received that notice of the available remedy a couple of weeks ago. after 4 calls to a toyota dealership to schedule the repair to the airbag, i was told by principle toyota in memphis, tn that the dealership is only allowed to order one part per week for repairs to rav4 vehicles so it could be as much as a month possibly two months before they could get the part ordered. if toyota advised me the remedy was available, i should be able to schedule that repair immediately. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20VX50. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in OLIVE BRANCH, MS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10763542 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v284000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V456. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in PLANT CITY, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10764166 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Sept 16, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . my 2005 rav4 is part of toyota's recall action 15v-284. leith toyota has replaced my defective takata inflator with yet another defective takata inflator. there doesn't appear to be an engineering solution to their exploding airbag problem. according to page 6 of the july 9, 2015 letter that toyota sent to nhtsa, and i quote, "toyota's other recall action, 15v-284, involves driver's inflators in a relatively small number of vehicles. inflators from a supplier other than takata have been secured, and we expect to be able to launch recall repairs first in the hah areas, followed by the rest of the nation toward the end of this year". toyota has not satisfied this recall according to the terms it provided to the nhtsa. i was forced to return the rental car i was provided with and am having to get rides in to work and renting a car on the weekends. my car needs to be fixed properly! no more takata inflators!.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 119000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V050. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in RALEIGH, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10765071 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 13, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v284000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part to do the repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V450. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in CENTENNIAL, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10766415 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 13, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v284000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part to do the repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V756. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in SEA CLIFF, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10767278 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on June 17, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . i received a safety recall notice (interim notice) a few months ago. i contacted boch toyota south in the beginning of september (via email) regarding when the "remedy" will be ready in early september. i received two confirmation messages that they had received my email. i expressed my concern over the safety issue because i transport three children to and from school. as of this date, i have still not received any answer. i think this is long enough..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V350. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in SOUTH ATTLEBORO, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10777752 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 13, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v284000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part to do the repair. the contact had not experienced a failure..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V850. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in PORTLAND, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10777844 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . i received a letter from toyota about a safety recall mid summer. it said i would receive a second letter when a remedy was available and i have heard nothing since. the issue is that there could be a potential for moisture intrusion that could make the airbag inflator more susceptible to rupture during a crash. if this happened metal fragments could strike the driver or other passengers resulting in serious injury or death. y 26 yr old son is driving this car now and i believe i should have been contacted with a remedy by now, considering the possible danger. i was told to file a complaint here. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEJD20V346. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in ROCHESTER, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10778528 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v284000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V550. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in GROTTOES, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10778967 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . i received an interim recall notice on 6/18/15. i was told by toyota us headquarters that parts would be available 90 days after the interim notice. local dealer says part are not available and they don't know when they will be. toyota has exceeded a reasonable time to fix this problem..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V956. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in LEAWOOD, KS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10780509 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on June 26, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl-the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v284000 (air bags) and stated that the parts needed for the repair were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experience a failure. aw.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEGD20V750. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in FAIRFAX, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Air Bags Review #10780510 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on June 08, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl-the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number 15v284000 (air bags) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. the dealer advised that the part not available for repair. the recall notification was received june eight of two thousand fifteen. the vehicle did not experience the failure. li .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V450. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in MANSFIELD, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Toyota Rav4 2005 Electrical SystemToyota Rav4 2005 Electrical System Review #10783005 TOYOTA RAV4 2005 car safety problem was reported on Oct 16, 2015.TOYOTA RAV4 2005, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . tl-the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the part needed to charge the battery is not working properly. in addition, the contact stated that when the vehicle is stopped it makes a loud whistling noise. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 47,000. ad .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTEHD20V950. Toyota Rav4 2005 problem was reported in CORVALLIS, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. |
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