1997 TOYOTA RAV4 PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Stalling while at idle

• 2. Cradle assembly hole causing vehicle to be unsafe

• 3. Auto choke valve failure

• 4. Premature brake pad wear

• 5. Grinding noise from brake system

• 6. Engine stalling

• 7. Request to disconnect passenger airbag

• 8. Shoulder belt failure in side impact collision

• 9. Malfunctioning door locks

• 10. Tire tread separation causing damage

• 11. Engine check light due to gas recirculation valve replacement

• 12. Sticking gas pedal

• 13. Inability to fill gas tank

• 14. Extensive rust damage to frame

• 15. Loss of control due to brake failure in rainy weather

• 16. Engine failure causing vehicle not to start

• 17. Unintended vehicle acceleration

• 18. Transmission failure

• 19. Tightening middle/rear seat belt

• 20. Tapping sound and engine vibration

• 21. Electrical problem causing stalling

• 22. Multiple engine replacements

• 23. Subframe damage from hitting pothole

• 24. Pops out of 5th gear

• 25. Self-ignited fire due to electric abnormality in radiator fan motor

• 26. Rubbing A/C caused failure

• 27. Failed wheel bearing incidents

• 28. Idle air control valve sticking

• 29. Uncomfortable and unsupportive seat design

• 30. Reaction to broadside collision

• 31. Stalling engine and brake/steering lock up

• 32. Faulty alarm module causing inability to start vehicle

• 33. Lack of airbag deployment in accidents

• 34. Stalling in rainy weather

• 35. No airbag deployment in collision

• 36. Subframe rusting

• 37. Fish tailing out of control

• 38. Sudden acceleration leading to collision

• 39. Vehicle stalling on freeway at high speed