2009 Toyota RAV4 body problems

Filed Mar 25, 2024 · Body · NC

We have a 09 Toyota Rav4 with a Blizzard Pearl paint that continues to fail. Apparently there were notices sent out in 2022 indicating a recall that would cover these repairs. We were unaware of these notices and continue to experience paint degradation on multiple areas of the car. I have contacted Toyota and they claim no responsibility past the 2022 expiration date. I am hoping that NTSB will reopen the recall regarding this issue. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Mar 29, 2023 · Body · NJ

paint recall the problem was confirmed twice by sansone dealership avenel, nj. 4/28/2021 and 12/1/2022. on both occasionspictures were submitted and i was told it would be taken care of. on 1/23/2023 i dropped car off to be repainted and was told it would be about 1.5 weeks. i picked up the car unrepaired on 2/21/2023. they said they would not honor recall

Filed Dec 22, 2021 · Body · WA

The paint on my white 2009 Toyota RAV4 has been coming off. Sheets of color is peeling on the roof. I have several large (1-2 inches) bare spots on the top and many tiny ones on the body hood and doors, rusting for years. The manager of Titus-Will Toyota advised me not to do anything about it when I showed them the recall letter from Toyota and let him take pictures of the affected areas of my car. He said he would send a request and let me know about the repair decision. It has been more than two years since my complaint. I ask about it almost every time I go there for my scheduled service maintenance, and I get no answer so far. Until now, I still don’t have a response from them, and I am a little unhappy. Also, I see that I am not their favorite customer and avoided by management as they are always swamping. I showed them how bad the paint continues to come off, and the rust is awful. I could off taken care of it by now, but the manager clearly said not to paint it or do anything about it until he gets confirmation about the issue. My roof could start licking with all this rain and rust. Thank you.

Filed Dec 8, 2020 · Body · VA

The paint on our 2009 toyota rav4 comes of with the slightest bump from something like a branch, which should not normally cause paint to come off. Because of this we have several bare spots which are beginning to rust.

Filed Sep 11, 2020 · Body · 87,000 miles · SC

Sheets of the paint started to come off while going down the highway.

Filed Sep 30, 2019 · Airbags, Body · 162,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Daughter was driving 65mph on interstate when large truck in front of her dropped their drive shaft. She tried to straddle the object due to no shoulder and another vehicle in next lane. Report stated it rupture gas tank and loss ability to steer vehicle sending get into and through guardrail. Totalled everyone front end of vehicle. No airbags deployed. She suffered significant concussion and whiplash.

Filed Aug 30, 2016 · Body · LA

Paint peeling on roof of 2009 rav4 toyota, manufacturing defect that toyota will not repair.

Filed Jul 26, 2015 · Body · GA

I have peeling of paint on exterior surface down to the metal. It is located on top between sunroof and windshield.

Filed Jan 31, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 57,668 miles · NM · crash

I was driving and the air bag inadvertently went off, exploding in my face. The vehicle filled with smoke, dust, and debris. Because I could not see (airbag in my face and smoke/debris in the vehicle), I crashed into the vehicle in front of me.

Filed Jun 13, 2014 · Acceleration, Body · 70,500 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

On june 8, 2014, while driving my 2009 toyota rav4, I began to slow for a stop light. Several cars were already stopped. Suddenly, and unexpectedly, my car began to accelerate causing me to crash into another vehicle, and forcing it into a second vehicle. After the initial impact; my engine continued to rev-up, even though my foot was off the accelerator and hard on the brakes. Finally, I shifted into park and turned off the ignition. All three vehicles were damaged, two significantly. A passenger in the second vehicle expressed personal anxiety due to a 'heart condition' and possible neck injury. Both drivers filed claims on my insurance, but no damage estimates or injury claims are available as yet. A police report was filed. During 2013, I had two previous accidents and several incidents while driving this rav4, caused by sudden and unexpected acceleration. Damage of about $3,000 was incurred; however, no other vehicles were involved. One accident report was filed. On several other occasions, while driving on the interstate highways, the rav4 suddenly and unexpectedly, accelerated. In each instance, I regained control of the vehicle and no accident or damage occurred. Prior to owning the rav4, I purchased a new 2008 4-door toyota camry. On numerous occasions, during the eight months I owned the vehicle, I experienced sudden and unexpected acceleration, especially at cruising speeds on the highway. Becoming very uncomfortable driving it ' I traded the camry on the then new 2009 toyota rav4. As a 68 year old single working widow, I am afraid of driving the rav4 to work or on weekends. In january, 9013, a legal claims administrator for toyota motor sales, advised by letter that based on their inspection of the 2009 rav4; the 2013 accidents were 'not the result of any type of manufacturing or design defect.'