Toyota RAV4 Complaints (2007)

1,004 consumer complaints on file.

#11762049September 3, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This vehicle never got a incident, l don’t know why l got this recall
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11710612January 13, 2026
STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696168October 28, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My driver side door caught on fire and was completely destroyed to include all associated wiring. Toyota had my contact information but never contacted me about any of the recalls.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11687356September 15, 2025
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be aligned. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V596000 (Suspension). The vehicle was taken to a tire shop, and the contact was informed that the rear tie rods were welded, and an alignment was impossible. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 182,342.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11685604September 8, 2025
AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Other people keep using my Bluetooth from my Toyota RAV4 2007. I don't even use it anymore. I found out because my android vehicle app keeps activating. Also, I live in a apartment complex, and notice when I look out my window, people walk by and slow down and stop right in front of my car and start messing with their phone. It appears they are hacking into the Bluetooth. I've also had much financial theft from my bank account.. including I paid for my auto insurance months ago, now I go on the AZ MDV and it's saying that my car is not insured! I'm a domestic violence victim..Its causing safety issues for me..I'm really upset. Also, your website is saying it's September 8, 2025. My phone is saying it's September 7th 2025. I don't know what to do!?!? Someone is causing me a lot of mental anquish. I know I have Recalls on this car, it says I have nun on the Toyota site yet in other places it says I have Recalls. I just feel extremely unsafe and angry that Toyota never sends me anything about my car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667304June 16, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sub frame is rusted to the point of not being able to pass state inspection requirements.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662984May 24, 2025
AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Unknown I just strongly feel like I'm not getting the information on purpose..it has caused me much stress. I'm really upset. I've not once received any communication from you since I bought this vehicle 2nd hand. In 2018.. And to make matters worse, I've had my vehicle plates stolen 3 separate times including my cell phone number ( had to change it) and my driver license number was changed. I'm not having any help from my state DMV. Please help me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661161May 15, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 222,822.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11652383April 2, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with battery failure. The contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646524March 5, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that after shifting into reverse, the brake pedal was fully depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as needed and remained reversing slowly. The contact frantically turned off the vehicle to avoid crashing into the vehicle behind. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629684December 9, 2024
SUSPENSION, ENGINE, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the sound was coming from the tires. The contact was informed that no issues were found. Additionally, the contact stated that the check engine warning light, the traction control warning light, and an unknown warning light were illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11621510October 23, 2024
SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE:BODY
Subframe rusted in half, the only way I found it was when we put new shocks on it. It peeled off about 1/2 the tread on a brand new tire. Dangerous, if passengers side rear tire would've broke loose it would throw rear of car into oncoming traffic!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11589719May 20, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I own a 2007 Toyota Rav-4 with 155k miles. I had bought the vehicle used from a licensed Toyota dealership about 3 years ago and have been diligent about conducting the routine scheduled maintenance. The vehicle had no known recalls. I was driving about 25mph when I started to smell smoke. The drivers side door caught on fire while the vehicle was in motion. There were literally flames coming out of area with the buttons used to control the windows. I immediately pulled the vehicle over and the car ended up having to be towed. On Google, Toyota has had several other incidents where this exact same recall issue happened and the vehicle caught on fire. I called the dealership where I purchased the vehicle and the Toyota Corporate as well. I smoke to a representative on a Wednesday and they let me know my case number and that someone would be in touch to follow-up within 48 hours. However, it has been 6 days and I haven’t received any update.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11588124May 10, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rear subframe rusted through
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11568663January 29, 2024
AIR BAGS
Last year around December the passenger side airbag started separating from the cover it is in. I contacted toyota told was nit in recall list . Also called dealer they said to contact toyota. You can pop it back in but afraid airbag may explode open
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523055May 20, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
I took my car in to address the panel warning symbols. Was told that my unibody style was no longer safe to drive due to severe rust. Was informed that the car could possibly fall apart.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518800April 24, 2023
SUSPENSION
The rear sub frame broke/ rusted, needing to be replaced unable to drive car safely
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503420January 24, 2023
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while installing new tires on the vehicle, the mechanic stated that the wheel bearings fractured and that both front axles were rusted. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics, and it was confirmed that the wheel bearings were fractured and that the front axles were rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted, and the contact left a message. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 179,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503039January 22, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
I was driving and the engine caught on fire. Thank God for people telling me that my car was having flames coming from under my car. By the time I pull over flames were coming out of my hood
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487914October 4, 2022
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
while driving down the big bear mountain, the vehicle lost power steering i could not turn the wheel and hit the railing, thank god i didn't hit another car. The battery light was flashing steering locked up other dash lights came on. The mechanic could not give me any answers, Toyota says there is no recall on this and after reading other complaints about the 2007 Toyota RAV 4 i am shocked that the dealership has nothing to say and can not fix the problem, this is so dangerous and i am at a loss on how to fix the problem. who has to die for them to take this problem seriously!!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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