Worst 2005 Toyota Rav4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Toyota Rav4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 59 | 9 | — | 89,125 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 | 10 | — | 71,644 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | 2 | 1 | 121,244 mi | |
| ENGINE | 9 | — | 1 | 94,415 mi | |
| STEERING | 8 | 1 | — | 124,756 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | — | — | 111,373 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | 1 | 87,700 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 5 | — | — | 164,558 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | 1 | 70,162 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2 | — | 67,750 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 5 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | 4 | — | 44,806 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | 1 | — | 111,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 93,333 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 166,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 26,300 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 3 | — | — | 39,353 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 84,768 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 89,754 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | 244,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 7,991 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 97,464 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | — | 60,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | 21,613 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 46,919 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | 1 | — | 14,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 244,000 mi |
Recalls for 2005 Toyota Rav4
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,440,975 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Wider context: See the full Toyota Rav4 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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