2006 Toyota RAV4: water leaks into the cabin

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 Mar 3, 2010 · Body · 85,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Feb 15, 2010 · Steering · 21,000 miles · MA

2006 toyota rav-4 clicking in steering column since early 2009...after research found that it's actually a defect that toyota knows about and put out a service bulletin for (the federal safety agency item number: 10024291 service bulletin #: st001-08 ) , but refused to fix if problem was discovered after warranty expired (problem started about 1 month after my warranty expired)....next problem: water leak when raining on floor front passenger, leaked to back of vehicle causing mold damage (again toyota refused to fix even though they were aware of issue...my husband researched and fixed it himself). Third problem, check engine light, vehicle stability control light, and 4wd light randomly come one (quite often)...have brought to mechanic and diagnostic test comes back with an error code. Mechanics have said it's most likely a computer malfunction (which I haven't investigated myself, but have been told is very expensive to fix or worse replace).

Filed May 11, 2009 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 66,000 miles · VA

This is the third complaint I have had on my 2006 rav4 v6 2wd emission system causing my vehicle stability, traction control, and speed control systems to fail. The first event is odi number 10268422. The second event was submitted also, but I did not get an email- hopefully is submitted. This third event was due to a mile of driving slowly in light snow causing a fuel evaporation filter to break a tube fitting off (second event). Water entered the broken tube and failed the fuel evap charcoal canister which in turn failed the other systems listed in this third event. After some wrangling, the dealer agreed to submit it to my extended warranty and it was covered in full.

Filed May 11, 2009 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 65,000 miles · VA

This is the second complaint I have had on my 2006 rav4 v6 2wd emission system causing my vehicle stability, traction control, and speed control systems to fail. The first event is odi number 10268422. The second event was due to a mile of driving slowly in light snow causing a fuel evaporation filter to break a tube fitting off. Water entered the broken tube and failed the fuel evap charcoal canister which in turn failed the vehicle stability, traction control, and speed control systems (odi number 10268424). I see no reason to tie emissions into safety systems such as these unless it is to "encourage" owners to bring their vehicles in for emissions service. After some wrangling, the dealer agreed to submit it to my extended warranty and it was covered in full. I was told the charcoal cannister would have cost me $700.

Filed Jan 7, 2009 · Visibility · VA

Water seams to gather on the front passenger floor mat. I went to the dealership closest to me and they told me there was a leak from the windshield area and technician needs to asses the situation but since I had 37,000 miles on the car it would not be covered. The water gathers only when it rains. My first thought was that it might have been condensation from the AC but that is not the case. This is rain water entering the cabin. 2006 rav4.

Filed Jun 28, 2008 · Body · IL

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.

Filed Mar 25, 2008 · Body · 10,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Aug 23, 2007 · Body · OH

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.

Filed Apr 18, 2007 · Body · HI

Water leaking in through the dashboard on passenger side when it rains. Taking it in to toyota today. 4-18-07.

Filed Jan 24, 2007 · Body, Seats · 12 miles · 00

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.