2006 TOYOTA RAV4 Seats Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Seats Issues in the 2006 TOYOTA RAV4
3 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 TOYOTA RAV4. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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All Seats Complaints
MY RAV4--VIN: [XXX]--HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG CONNECTOR. WHEN THE WARNING LIGHT IS ON, IT DEACTIVATES ALL OF THE AIRBAGS. IT HAS BECOME PERMANENTLY ON IN RECENT DAYS. IT HAS BECOME A SAFETY HAZARD. WHEN I START MY VEHICLE AND THE AUTOMATIC CHECK UP, THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS LIGHTING UP. THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD WOULD BE ON WHEN STATIONARY OR IN MOTION. IT WILL KEEP ON FOR THE DURATION OF THE DRIVE. THE ERROR CODE FOUND BY MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC IS B1821. BUT MY MECHANIC CAN NOT FIX THIS PROBLEM. EVEN REPLACING THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT MAY NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, ACCORDING TO MY MECHANICS. IT WAS A DESIGN PROBLEM WITH THE CONNECTOR. I HAVE ASKED TOYOTA TO FIX THIS FOR FREE. TOYOTA REFUSED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
INCIDENT NO INJURIES SO FAR I OWN A 2006 TOYOTA RAV4 PURCHASED IN MEXICO SERIAL# TMZD31V865021536 THERE ARE TWO INCIDENTS REPORTED WITH DEALER IN MEXICO BUT NO RESPONSE AT ALL: 1. THE PASSANGER SEAT EXCESIVELY VIBRATES AND WOBBLES WHEN NOBODY IS SEATED, I DO NOT KNOW IF THAT POSES A RISK; I HAVE HAD THREE PREVIUOSLY NEW VEHICLES AND NEVER I HAVE SEEN A SEEN VIBRATE AND MAKE NOISE AND RATTLES BY ITSELF WHEN YOU ARE ON THE ROAD AND NOONE IS SEATED. 2. WATER LEAK FROM THE HEBA OR AIRCONDITION UNIT, I HAVE AT LEAST 4 INSTANCES IN WHICH WATER LEAKS FOM THE IP OR DASH, THE WATER POSSES A RISK OF ELECTRICA SHORT OR MAJOR MAILFUNCTION, IS COMMING FROM INSIDE THE DASHBOARD IN THE PASSANGER SIDE ! PLEASE HELP, DEALER DO NOTHING, I DON'T KNOW IF THIS POSSES A RISK MY GUESS IS YES. I'M REPORTING HERE BECAUSE...
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 RAV4. THE 2ND SEAT DID NOT LOCK IN PLACE. THIS SEAT WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER ON 4/2006. SINCE 12/09/06 THE FAILURE HAS REOCCURRED AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRACK WAS GRINDING AWAY AND THE HINGE BROKEN AGAIN. THE DEALER CALLED WEEKLY TO INFORM HER THAT THE PART WASN'T AVAILABLE. *AK
Other 2006 TOYOTA RAV4 Problem Areas
Steering
223 complaints
Engine
109 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
69 complaints
Suspension
68 complaints
Air Bags
51 complaints
Electrical System
34 complaints
Power Train
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Unknown Or Other
22 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Visibility
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Fuel System Gasoline
14 complaints
Service Brakes
13 complaints
Structure
13 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
12 complaints
Wheels
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Fuelpropulsion System
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Visibilitywiper
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Tires
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Seat Belts
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Structurebody
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Equipment
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Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
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Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Steeringcolumn
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Traction Control System
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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
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Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemsoftware
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Firerelated
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint