2005 Toyota Rav4 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Toyota Rav4. Part of Generation 2 — 2001–2005.

20042006
Complaints
168
Crashes
31
Fires
4
Injuries
18
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2005 Toyota Rav4 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#159 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:89,125 mi
Crash-related:9
#212 complaints

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Avg mileage:71,644 mi
Crash-related:10
#311 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:121,244 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Toyota Rav4.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
AIR BAGS59989,125 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL121071,644 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1121121,244 mi
ENGINE9194,415 mi
STEERING81124,756 mi
SERVICE BRAKES6111,373 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5187,700 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)5164,558 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5170,162 mi
POWER TRAIN5267,750 mi
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS557,000 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY4444,806 mi
SUSPENSION41111,500 mi
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION393,333 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC3166,000 mi
TIRES326,300 mi
VISIBILITY339,353 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER384,768 mi
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD212,000 mi
WHEELS289,754 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN1244,000 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS17,991 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM197,464 mi
SEAT BELTS1160,000 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP121,613 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR134,000 mi
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY146,919 mi
STRUCTURE1114,000 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL1244,000 mi

Recalls for 2005 Toyota Rav4

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,440,975 vehicles.

19V741000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~928,220 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

19V741000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~928,220 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

15V284000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~159,700 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured May 13, 2003, to October 25, 2005. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

10V036000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
~153,418 affected

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.

10V035000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
~271,417 affected

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 CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Other Toyota Rav4 Years

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