We bought our 2006 toyota rav4 in february 2006 and it began leaking water in the front passenger floor area this past fall with the first rains. I did some research and have learned that toyota issued a technical service bulletin (bo021-06 revised) november 1, 2006 specifically dealing with the water leakage problem, they title; cowl panel water leak. However, toyota never contacted us and we are beyond the 36,000 mile or 3 year warranty period so they will do nothing to mitigate this design flaw. Since they didn't contact us when they learned of this problem, when we couldn't have it repaired under warranty, it appears toyota only wants to make money on repairs for their known design flaw.
2006 Toyota RAV4 body complaints
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Clunking sound in the steering column, chipped paint on the hood, and a jumbled radio screen. Radio fixed, steering column ongoing, paint still chipping.
The car was lifted up to replace tires and somehow the exhaust system was pushed up and got stuck with the exit inside the bumper leading to a fire and melting the bumper. The car was taken to the car dealer and they explained that the tires place didn't noticed that the exhausted system was stuck up.the bumper was replaced at my own expense.
Since day one there was a knocking/popping sound coming from the steering column when turning the wheel at park and low speeds. I had taken the vehicle in to the dealer at least 3 times and finally, and ironically, the dealer acknowledged the noise. Previous trips yielded the ever present "could not duplicate". However steering adjustments via an alignment was attempted. Could not duplicate but tried something anyway? The ironic part about when the dealer acknowledged the noise is that the vehicle was 4000 miles past warranty. Funny how such an obvious thing can go unnoticed until warranty expires.
Water leaking in on the front driver's side and passenger's side of the vehicle. Because interior of car is black did not notice leak until mold and mildew started to form and cause order in the vehicle. This has been an ongoing problem since october of 2007. Most recently did not notice leak until foot slipped off of brake from sole of shoe being wet. My concern is the possible mold and mildew and foot slipping off of brake or gas peddle from sole of shoe being wet. The car has been in for service for this issue approximately 4 times with no permanent solution being reached. Toyota 800 customer service dept contacted regarding problem and was issued a case number (200806260919). I was contacted by case worker told that this was an environmental issue because leaves were causing the problem. But on the service record states that no cause could be determined and that they cleaned off condensation discharge tube and ordered the car detailed to remove odor, which was not successful.
After a session of heavy rain water leaks onto the passenger side floor board. It only happens after prolonged rain and seems to be leaking from somewhere beneath the glove compartment. I took the vehicle to the dealer but they were unable to diagnose the problem. I've read online complaints from other owners with the same problem.
Front cup holders for the 2006 toyota rav4 are inadequate for holding most cup sizes without fear of the cup tipping over. The locking mechanism to secure a cup does not accommodate large or medium diameter sized cups (only small diameter cups can be secured in the holder). I almost scalded myself on numerous occasions due to the cup tipping over upon making a turn. Toyota is obviously aware of the problem since it issued a retrofit for the 2006 and 2007 vehicles.
Toyota rav4 2006 leaks into passenger side compartment leaving floor and front insulation soaked with rain water. This results in severe mildew and mold with horrible smell in the passenger compartment. Repairs supposedly made and insulation replaced but car still smells badly.
Water leaking on passenger side floor...carpet is soaked. Appears to happen after heavy rain. We are bringing it in to dealer again tomorrow - this is the third time. They said they will check to see if the A/C is leaking. The water guy won't be in until late next week and I'm concerned that the vehicle has already sustained some damage and may incur more if it continues to rain before this is fixed.
Water leaking in through the dashboard on passenger side when it rains. Taking it in to toyota today. 4-18-07.
Incident no injuries so far I own a 2006 toyota rav4 purchased in mexico serial# tmzd31v865021536 there are two incidents reported with dealer in mexico but no response at all: 1. The passanger seat excesively vibrates and wobbles when nobody is seated, I do not know if that poses a risk; I have had three previuosly new vehicles and never I have seen a seen vibrate and make noise and rattles by itself when you are on the road and noone is seated. 2. Water leak from the heba or aircondition unit, I have at least 4 instances in which water leaks fom the ip or dash, the water posses a risk of electrica short or major mailfunction, is comming from inside the dashboard in the passanger side ! Please help, dealer do nothing, I don't know if this posses a risk my guess is yes. I'm reporting here because in mexico there is not an entity as this one and this vehicle is also sold over the USA. The vehicle was manufactured over japan and is the very same that toyota sells in america.
Bought a brand new car. Whenever it rains, water comes down the center console and makes a puddle on the passenger side foot well.
Air conditioning and heating display on rav-4 limited models with electronic HVAC control is nearly impossible to see during daytime/sunlight conditions, making it dangerous to try to read the display and drive.
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