2006 Toyota RAV4 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 704 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Toyota RAV4. The most-reported areas: Steering (230), Engine (109), Vehicle Speed Control (74).
Key takeaways
- 704 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 26 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 230 | 33% |
| Engine | 109 | 15% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 74 | 11% |
| Suspension | 73 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 57 | 8% |
| Power Train | 53 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 42 | 6% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 40 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 5% |
| Structure | 23 | 3% |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 | 3% |
| Visibility | 21 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Toyota RAV4 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2006 Toyota RAV4 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension,structure - filed 2026-09-26
2016 Superseding Recall (Campaign 16V596000): Toyota issued a follow-up recall because some initial epoxy repairs were not enough. Dealers must replace both rear suspension arms and encapsulate the locknuts completely free of charge. These parts are severely rusted and corroded on my 2006 Toyota Rav4. It seems like my...
Electrical System - filed 2026-03-13
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Toyota Rav4. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 122,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 199,694.
Suspension - filed 2025-10-30
My 2006 Toyota RAV4 was supposedly repaired under the rear suspension arm recall (C0J / G0V), but the rear tie rod ends still have yellow stickers reading “this is a recalled part” and no epoxy on the bolts. A Toyota dealer refused to inspect the vehicle and relied solely on the VIN record. The car now rides roughly, a...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.