2006 Toyota RAV4 body problems

Filed Sep 26, 2026 · Body, Suspension · FL

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 vehicle was not included in the recall when it should have been. I am not the original owner, but it seems like the issue was never addressed. The damage was discovered during routine maintenance. I purchased the vehicle on 8/1/2024. The damage must have existed before then based on the amount of damage. Is it possible for Toyota to still extend the recall to this vehicle?

Filed Mar 31, 2025 · Body · MN

Rear subframe rusted out. I took it in because my car started sounding like the Titanic after it hit an iceberg. The mechanic described it as “a giant hole in the bottom of the car.” I read there were recalls on frames for other Toyotas, but we kept up with every recall on this vehicle and the subframe was never listed as an issue. I get a regular multipoint inspection at the Toyota dealership about every six months, and no one caught this. I was told it is not safe to drive, and will snap at any time. I am lucky I did not crash.

Filed Apr 26, 2019 · Body, Suspension · 180,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the rear and front axles were rusted out and rust covered the bottom of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to curry water town toyota (832 straits turnpike, watertown, ct 06795, (203) 758-8261), but the mechanics refused to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 180,000. .*bf consumer stated the toyota dealer in watertown, ct (curry) refused to do a safety recall on the rear lower suspension arm due to axle rust. This rust was never brought to my attention previously.

Filed Dec 16, 2016 · Body, Brakes · CT

Vehicle frame chassis corrosion unsafe defects.

Filed Jul 11, 2015 · Body · 101,000 miles · WA · crash

How do I get my name removed from any communications regarding the above vehicle. It was totaled in june, 2010. I have tried communicating this to toyota and still receive recall notices. I am not associated with this car...notification of it being totaled was filed with the washington state department of licensing in june, 2010. This vehicle was rear ended and totaled regards, [xxx] [xxx]@hotmail.com information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Apr 29, 2014 · Body · 86,469 miles · PA

I took my car to conicelli toyota, in springfield pa., for a humming noise coming from the rear. I was told that the coupling sub-assy, part # 41303-42022 had to be replace & would cost $1450.00. Really!!! A odd part that does not go bad in a car, but toyota having issues with it. I paid for the repair since I need my car & I am now being told that this should of been covered under specail policy adjustment wab2190. The tsb# is tsb 0080-13. Please let me know on this.

Filed Mar 11, 2014 · Body · AP

We are currently working with us government agency and posted in bangkok, thailand since september 2011. We shipped our car in our current post and using it here in bangkok. We received a safety recall notice from toyota last year 2013 for our rav 4 vehicle. I called the toyota company and told them our case but until now we haven't received any actions from them yet. We called them 4 times, I forgot the first date, 2nd call was april 15, 2013, 3rd call was jan 6, 2014 and february 2, 2014. We will be moving to our next assignment to addis ababa and still planning to bring our car when we move next month. They gave me this case number : 130‑227‑0141. I think we have better chance to fix the car here in thailand than in addis ababa but toyota haven't inform us about the next step. Please let us know what should we do about our car. Thank you very much for your time. Respectfully yours, danilo francisco

Filed Jan 9, 2012 · Body · 9,825 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. While parked the contact noticed the front passenger side floor board was extremely soaked with water. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The technicians stated the plastic cowl cover and seal plate on the passengers side would have to be replaced. The failure recurred after the repairs and the floorboard became molded in addition to condensation building on the windows from the moisture in the vehicle. The water began to freeze due to the cold temperatures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 9,825.

Filed Oct 11, 2011 · Body · PA

Letter on behalf of re toyota charging her for a repair on her 2006 toyota rav4 that she feels she should have been notified about when the technical service report came out in 2006 re a cowl panel water leak *tgw the consumer stated during a heavy rainstorm, water began leaking onto the passenger side floorboard. When the consumer contacted toyota corp. She was informed her vehicle was out of warranty.

Filed Dec 26, 2010 · Body, Steering · 26,737 miles · CA

My 2006 rav 4 has had a series of front end problems dating from jan 2007 to april 2009. It had been in the shop 9 times (warranty work) with numerous parts being replaced before toyota had their southern california rep come and look at it. They ended up replacing just about all of the front end component parts except the steering. That was the 10th time the car was in. Now after 21 months the sound is back and I can even feel vibration knock in the steering. This car was purchased new in july 2006. Mileage at the first sign of trouble was 4847. Mileage in april 2009 was 26737. Current mileage is 41800. I don't feel safe driving this car with the feeling that something is going to break while I'm making a sharp turn.