2023 TOYOTA RAV4 Structurebody Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2023 TOYOTA RAV4
7 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 TOYOTA RAV4. Of these, 3 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
7
Complaints
3
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
When pulling into a driveway, sudden acceleration while slowing down caused crash into side of the garage and damage to the right front fender, side panel and hood.
I was driving over 120 MPH and my car slid and hit the front car. My car later caught fire and ruptured shortly after. The FD extinguished it and it was a total loss. I have no clue as to where it was taken after the accident. Sorry :(
The paint of the exterior body is peeling off after becoming bubble on the surface. It appears all over the body including hood, roof, doors, etc. For reference, please see attached photos. This can eventually start rusting. This has come to know only after using a car for a year and four months, which proves this needs to be addressed because it may be going to start rusting other parts of the body or structural components. Car is available for inspection, on request.
The brakes failed, without warning, while parking; causing me to hit a pole/wall in my employer’s parking garage on April 12, 2024. I was injured, and obtained care from UChicago Medical Center. Toyota assigned an independent investigator to assess my vehicle; which was completed on April 29, 2024. Per Toyota, no brake issues were noted. My vehicle remained at Oak Lawn Toyota from April 12, 2024- May 31, 2024.
At less than 8000 miles on this brand new vehicle, the paint started chipping away all the way down to the metal under the paint on the front of the car… The dealership that I ordered from the manufacturer through stated it will probably start to rust and that I need to have someone repaint it… They tried to refer me to someone that they use for paintwork… And stated it will be at my expense; although I was forced to purchase Toyoguard Platinum and the clear paint cover protection packages/warranties. I have owned multiple of this make and model vehicle in the past and have never had an issue with the paint peeling off and chipping as it is on this brand new vehicle.
I was driving on a highway posted speed limit 75mph on a clear day with no precipitation and without cause, the panoramic sunroof above my head imploded with glass shattering down upon my head. I did not hit anything and nothing hit me. No rocks, no debris, no outside force caused this. The panoramic sunroof showed a crack around the seal where it meets the body of the car and it imploded and cracked (shattered) inward from this cracking.
While driving down the highway at the speed limit in our town on a clear evening with no weather, the sunroof of our 2023 Toyota RAV 4 exploded. There was a loud bang and it shattered as if the glass had been under significant stress or pressure. The glass bowed up in the middle and a section the size of a small saucer dropped out. There was a rigged break along the front edge of the sun roof. There were no bumps or holes in the road - it was smooth. There were no other vehicles nearby - no one threw a rock at our car. The noise was so loud that it was disruptive and shocking and thankfully I was not in heavy traffic or an accident might have occurred. I researched the web and found numerous instances of this sunroof explosion occurring. Please get Toyota to fix this...
Other 2023 TOYOTA RAV4 Problem Areas
Unknown Or Other
34 complaints
Electrical System
28 complaints
Engine
21 complaints
Steering
21 complaints
Service Brakes
14 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
8 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Visibilitywiper
6 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
2 complaints
Lane Departure Assist
2 complaints
Lane Departure Warning
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
1 complaint
Electrical Systemadasblindspotsensors
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint