All lights come on check engine,4wd,trac , come and goes, going 6 times already to dealer last 2 weeks.. Rav4 with low miles .. Toyota very dissatisfied
2009 Toyota RAV4: check engine light
5 of the 327 complaints about the 2009 Toyota RAV4 describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 36 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated before and during the failure. The vehicle was towed to autonation toyota winter park (225 n semoran blvd, winter park, fl 32792) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where the transmission was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall or warranty. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while in reverse, the check engine warning light illuminated as the four wheel drive failed to function. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the four wheel drive needed to be reset. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 20,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH the contact noticed the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning light stayed on constantly. Also, the contact mentioned that the noise volume in the cabin of the vehicle was extremely loud while driving at all speeds. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. Upon starting the vehicle, the tire indicator light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop but the failure could not be diagnosed. After three days, the non-skid, cruise control and check engine lights also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the failure could still not be diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 19,000. Updated 01/14/11
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2009 Toyota RAV4 check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2009 Toyota RAV4?
5 of 327 owner complaints about the 2009 Toyota RAV4 (2%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2009 Toyota RAV4?
There are 0 recalls and 36 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2009 Toyota RAV4
Sudden acceleration 37Jerking 14No deployment 10Brake failure 7Adaptive cruise 6Ball joint 6Grinding brakes 6Fire or smoke 5Steering noise 5
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