2006 TOYOTA RAV4
879 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 223 |
| ENGINE | 109 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 69 |
| SUSPENSION | 68 |
| AIR BAGS | 51 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 34 |
| POWER TRAIN | 30 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 22 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 22 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 20 |
| VISIBILITY | 16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 14 |
| STRUCTURE | 13 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 13 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 12 |
Recalls (11)
SUSPENSION:REAR
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develo
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vib
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the event of a frontal collision, the rear seat belts for the
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE S
SUSPENSION:REAR
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2005, to September 7, 2010, and 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured July 6, 2009, to August 26, 2010. The affected vehicles have rear suspension arms (rear t
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPA
SUSPENSION:REAR
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develo
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Priu
Recent Complaints
For several months the 2006 Rav4 with only 118k miles had been experiencing intermittent failure of power steering while driving at speeds between 5-20mph. These failures resulted in the steering wheel to become extremely difficult if not impossible to turn while the car is driving. In each incident, this resulted in stopping the car and putting on emergency lights until we can safely turn off the car and hopefully the issue goes away several minutes later. This issue has proven to be very dange
The contact owned a 2006 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard a scraping and shuddering sound at the hood of the vehicle. The contact then stated that another vehicle noticed a spark underneath the vehicle and notified his wife. The contactâs wife was able to veer the vehicle off the road and exit the vehicle when the hood of the vehicle started to inflame. No warning lights were illuminated. No injuries were sustained. No medical a
Mileage: 180,000
While my son was driving me the vehicles steering wheel locked and he was unable to steer the vehicle. It caused us to go off the road down a steep hill and wreck. Iâve never had any problems with this vehicle so it was completely unexpected. If there had been anyone in our path we wouldnât of been able to stop from hitting them. It has not been inspected but there are witnesses to the accident
My Toyota RAV4 started smoking by the headlights last night while I was driving on the highway. I pulled over and opened the hood to see what was happening and it burst into flames. The car completely burned. Nothing left! I see on the internet that other people have had this happen. Please investigate.
THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO DISCOVERY SRX P215/70R16 COOPER TIRES WHICH WERE BOUGHT ON OCTOBER 23 2018. THESE TIRES ARE IDENTICAL TO RECALL 'NHTSA RECALL NO. - 19T-005 AFFECTING COOPER DISCOVERER' AND COOPER EVOLUTION' TIRES' ONLY THEY ARE THE 16 INCH TIRES. WE BELIEVE THAT THE 16 INCH TIRES SHOULD ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. HERE ARE THE ISSUES THAT WE HAVE HAD WITH THESE TIRES: 1.10-23-18 PURCHASED DISCOVERY SRX P215/70R16 COOPER TIRES WITH ROAD HAZARD FROM BLAINS FARM & FLEET IN VER
Mileage: 107,254
"TAKATA RECALL", I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH MY VEHICLE FRONT END COLLIDED WITH A TREE. MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, AND UPPER SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK CAUSING INJURY TO MY FACE. I WAS ON A CITY STREET IN MOTION. I WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE.
Mileage: 165,000
"TAKATA RECALL", I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH MY VEHICLE FRONT END COLLIDED WITH A TREE. MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, AND UPPER SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK CAUSING INJURY TO MY FACE. I WAS ON A CITY STREET IN MOTION. I WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE.
Mileage: 165,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, IT ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (PRESTIGE TOYOTA LOCATED AT 1096 NJ 17 RAMSEY, NJ 07446 844-838-7075) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1707072335. NO FURTHER ASSISTANC
Mileage: 76,000
10/26/15 WAS SERVICED BY GERMAIN TOYOTA, NAPLES, FL, OIL TANK WAS EMPTY AND ENGINE WAS OVERHEATED. THE CAR HAD BEEN DRIVEN 3711 MILES SINCE LAST OIL CHANGE (THERE WAS NO LEAK). I PUT A QUART OF OIL IN SO THAT I COULD DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER. THEY PERFORMED THEIR VERSION OF AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST AND CLAIMED IT PASSED THE TEST. 3/11/16 OIL TANK WAS EMPTY AND CAR WAS OVERHEATED. IT HAD BEEN DRIVEN 2496 MILES SINCE THE PREVIOUS OIL CHANGE. THEY SAID IT HAD PASSED THE PREVIOUS TEST & ALL WAS OK.
Mileage: 120,705
TOYOTA DEFECTS MALFUNCTIONING
Mileage: 121,300
TOYOTA DEFECTS MALFUNCTIONING
Mileage: 121,300
TOYOTA DEFECTS MALFUNCTIONING
Mileage: 121,300
CONSUMING A LOT OF OIL, WHEN VEHICLE ARE IN MOTION,I DID OIL CHANGE AND NOT RUN EVEN 1000 MILE AND IT WHEN TO LOWER POINT WHEN I CHECK IT IN THE MORNING BEFORE START THE CAR, I COMPLAINT TOYOTA AGENCY NOTHING SOLVE I DO NOT WHAT TO DO, PLEASE HELP, THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR ANY HELP.
2006 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GAS PEDAL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, BECAUSE THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK AND DID NOT RELEASE. CONSEQUENTLY, THE CONSUMER HIT A TREE. *JB
HOW DO I GET MY NAME REMOVED FROM ANY COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING THE ABOVE VEHICLE. IT WAS TOTALED IN JUNE, 2010. I HAVE TRIED COMMUNICATING THIS TO TOYOTA AND STILL RECEIVE RECALL NOTICES. I AM NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CAR...NOTIFICATION OF IT BEING TOTALED WAS FILED WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING IN JUNE, 2010. THIS VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND TOTALED REGARDS, [XXX] [XXX]@HOTMAIL.COM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C
Mileage: 101,000
OSTEOPOROSIS AND I READ THAT THIS DRUG BRINGS ON OR MAKES WORSE ANY OSTEOPOROSIS CONDITION MINE IS EXTREMELY SEVER AND MINE IS SEVER. I HAVE SINCE GONE TO A NEUROLOGIST AND HE PUT ME ON VERAPAMIL 80 MGS 2 X A DAY. I FRACTURED MY RIGHT KNEE IN 15 PLACES-I AM IN CONSTANT PAIN-I HAVE TO PAY OUT MONEY TO GET ANYWHERE I NEED TO GO-GROCERIES,BANK ALL THE CONTINUING VISITS TO MY PRIMARY DOCTOR, MY ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON(BECAUSE UNLESS I DO NOT REPLACE MY KNEE-I WILL BE IN THIS HORRIFIC-& PAIN THAT IS MY OR
Mileage: 6,300,000
OSTEOPOROSIS AND I READ THAT THIS DRUG BRINGS ON OR MAKES WORSE ANY OSTEOPOROSIS CONDITION MINE IS EXTREMELY SEVER AND MINE IS SEVER. I HAVE SINCE GONE TO A NEUROLOGIST AND HE PUT ME ON VERAPAMIL 80 MGS 2 X A DAY. I FRACTURED MY RIGHT KNEE IN 15 PLACES-I AM IN CONSTANT PAIN-I HAVE TO PAY OUT MONEY TO GET ANYWHERE I NEED TO GO-GROCERIES,BANK ALL THE CONTINUING VISITS TO MY PRIMARY DOCTOR, MY ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON(BECAUSE UNLESS I DO NOT REPLACE MY KNEE-I WILL BE IN THIS HORRIFIC-& PAIN THAT IS MY OR
Mileage: 6,300,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO OBJECTS IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND THE POLICE WERE NOT CALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILA
Mileage: 16,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA RAV-4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO OBJECTS IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND THE POLICE WERE NOT CALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILA
Mileage: 16,000
I WANT TO VOICE MY CONCERN ABOUT A RECENT EXPERIENCE WITH THE REAR SEAT BELT IN OUR RAV4. MY 5 YEAR OLD SON, WHILE IN HIS CAR SEAT( ATTACHED VIA THE LATCH SYSTEM), PULLED THE ADULT SEAT BELT DOWN (SINCE IT WAS NOT BEING USED FOR HIS CAR SEAT) AND LOOPED IT AROUND HIS HEAD. WE COULD NOT REMOVE THE SEAT BELT FROM HIS HEAD BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RELEASE. THE BELT KEPT TIGHTENING AND WE HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT TO AVOID HIM BEING STRANGLED TO DEATH. THE BELT LEFT MARKS ON HIS NECK FOR A D
Mileage: 80,000