2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Acceleration Issues:

  • Car accelerated uncontrollably into parking space and collided with objects
    
  • Car surged forward unexpectedly while entering parking garage
    
  • Car experienced jerking and stuttering during light acceleration
    
  • Car experienced acceleration issues while driving at low speeds
    

• 2. Fuel System Issues:

  • Strong fuel odor in cabin and under the hood, dealer initially said no issue
    
  • Fuel line was over torqued and leaking, causing fuel vapor exposure
    
  • Concerns about cognitive impairment from fuel vapor exposure leading to accidents
    
  • Fuel line issue causing health and safety concerns
    

• 3. Safety System Malfunctions:

  • SOS button did not work in collision
    
  • Rear-ended another vehicle, no airbags deployed and SOS button did not work
    
  • Car did not detect stationary object behind it while reversing
    
  • Car loses traction over minor imperfections in the road
    
  • Check engine light comes on and car shuts off while in motion
    
  • Wiper blades shut off unexpectedly while driving
    
  • Engine shut off with warning message while driving, steering power low
    

• 4. Mechanical Issues:

  • Paint chipping and peeling away, dealer refused to fix under warranty
    
  • Tire separated from rim while driving on highway
    
  • Tire exploded on highway after only 1575 miles
    
  • Screen for backup camera and radio intermittently non-responsive
    
  • Navigation system loses location and jumps around, only works intermittently
    

• 5. Panoramic Sunroof Issues:

  • Panoramic sunroof exploded while driving on freeway
    
  • Panoramic sunroof shattered without warning while driving
    
  • Panoramic sunroof exploded while parked, dealer claimed it was debris
    

• 6. Other Issues:

  • Passenger seat cannot be adjusted and is too high, causing safety concerns
    
  • Media system disconnects while driving, causing distractions
    
  • Issues with gas tank not filling to full capacity
    
  • Defective transmission system causing jerking and stuttering during acceleration
    
  • AC blows warm air even on lowest temperature setting
    
  • GPS position becomes inaccurate while using CarPlay navigation application
    
  • Moonroof shattered without warning while driving on interstate