1999 TOYOTA RAV4 PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Transmission Shift Issues:

  • Car revving and jolting before shifting into gear, leading to breakdown on freeway
    
  • Transmission slipped out of gear, requiring repair while driving
    

• 2. Fuel System Issues:

  • Low fuel indicator light came on above half a tank due to fuel sender bracket issue
    
  • Defective fuel pump causing problems and requiring replacement
    
  • Holes and rusting in gas tank causing fuel leakage, potentially leading to fire
    

• 3. Airbag Deployment Issues:

  • Airbags failed to deploy in a collision
    
  • Airbags did not deploy in head-on collision, resulting in serious injuries
    
  • Airbags did not inflate in an accident, causing sternum and rib fractures
    

• 4. Electrical Issues:

  • Engine fire due to short in electrical wiring under hood
    
  • Electrical system issues causing engine surging and difficulty in stopping vehicle
    
  • Ignition issues causing radio activation and engine stalling
    

• 5. Safety Belt/Restraint Issues:

  • Seat belt connections failing to latch, requiring replacement
    
  • Restraints not working in collision due to failure of pre-tensioner on seat belt
    

• 6. Frame/Rust Issues:

  • Rusting in front cross member and frame, posing safety risk
    
  • Rust in frame causing collapse of lower A-frame while braking
    

• 7. Miscellaneous Safety Issues:

  • Vehicle acceleration issue while braking, cruise control malfunctioning
    
  • Rear shocks failing prematurely, need for cruise control repair
    
  • Muffler located near back door causing risk of burns
    
  • Poorly designed cruise control causing vehicle surges and threatening accidents