Worst 2006 Toyota Rav4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
ENGINE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Toyota Rav4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 223 | 3 | — | 49,210 mi | |
| ENGINE | 109 | 2 | — | 94,608 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 69 | 11 | — | 36,740 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 68 | 1 | — | 107,632 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 51 | 3 | — | 240,448 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 34 | 1 | — | 74,664 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 30 | 1 | 1 | 69,444 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 22 | — | 1 | 50,556 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 22 | — | 1 | 91,043 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 20 | 2 | — | 21,073 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 16 | — | 1 | 67,323 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 14 | 2 | 2 | 59,875 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 13 | 1 | — | 69,513 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 13 | — | 1 | 25,929 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 12 | 1 | — | 612,969 mi | |
| WHEELS | 12 | 2 | — | 85,142 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 11 | — | — | 53,333 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 11 | 1 | — | 36,143 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 9 | — | — | 107,011 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 9 | — | — | 79,250 mi | |
| TIRES | 8 | — | 1 | 62,692 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 7 | 1 | — | 102,333 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 7 | 1 | — | 93,956 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 6 | 2 | — | 23,250 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 6 | 1 | — | 16,837 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4 | — | 1 | 44,801 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 4 | — | — | 26,998 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 3 | — | — | 34,167 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | — | 42,528 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 141,000 mi |
Recalls for 2006 Toyota Rav4
10 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~8,118,894 vehicles.
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 tie rods) with adjusting lock nuts that may have been improperly tightened after servicing. As a result of being loose, the arm may have thread damage and may rust, possibly leading to the failure of the arm and an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
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 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
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 outboard seats may be cut by the seat cushion frame.
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 Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
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 housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
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 develop unwanted movement and rust leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
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 develop unwanted movement and rust, leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
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.
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
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