2004 TOYOTA RAV4 Structurebody Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2004 TOYOTA RAV4
2 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 TOYOTA RAV4. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
I ENTERED MY CAR IN THE HOME GARAGE WHILE COASTING AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AS I APPROACHED ABOUT 5 FEET WITHIN MY PARKING SPOT. AFTER THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, IT WAS A MATTER OF SECONDS BEFORE THE CAR CRASHED INTO A FLOOR CABINET AND REFRIGERATOR THAT RESTS AGAINST OUR GARAGE WALL STOPPING THE CAR'S FORWARD MOVEMENT AND ALLOWING ME PUT THE CAR IN THE DRIVE GEAR AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT INJURED. THE CRASH CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGES TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR, BOTH FRONT SIDE FENDERS, DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS, THE GARAGE WALL, FLOOR CABINET AND REFRIGERATOR. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL INTERNAL DAMAGE UNDER THE HOOD BUT AT THIS POINT THAT HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE CAR DAMAGES ARE SO EXTENSIVE THAT IT MAY BE A TOTAL LOSS. OBVIOUSLY, I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED BY THIS INCIDENT AND WILL...
I WAS STARTING TO MAKE A K-TURN IN A PARKING LOT. I PUT ON THE BRAKES TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE. I MOVED BACK IN REVERSE A LITTLE BIT. THEN I STOPPED THE CAR AND PUT IT IN DRIVE, WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD OUT OF MY CONTROL CRASHING INTO A GARBAGE DUMPSTER, FRIGHTENING ME AND DAMAGING MY VEHICLE SEVERELY. I AM CERTAIN I DID NOT GIVE THE CAR ANY GAS TO MAKE IT GO FORWARD AND CAUSE THAT ACCIDENT. I FEEL VERY FORTUNATE THAT I SUFFERED ONLY MINOR ACHES AND PAINS AS I WAS 75 AT THE TIME. I STILL OWN THE RAV4 AND HAVE HAD NO OTHER ACCIDENTS OR PROBLEMS SINCE THAT TIME. NOW THAT I SEE THERE ARE RECALLS ON LATER YEAR VEHICLES, I WONDER ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE 2004 RAV4. I HOPE NHTSA CAN HELP ME. *TR
Other 2004 TOYOTA RAV4 Problem Areas
Air Bags
44 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
18 complaints
Power Train
13 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Electrical System
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
8 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
4 complaints
Visibilitywiper
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemsoftware
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint