Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Toyota Rav4. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 111,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 290,055.
2010 Toyota RAV4 electrical problems
15 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 118,540. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 118,540
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Alternator/generator/regulator2
- Instrument panel: speedometer/odometer1
At what mileage
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Toyota RAV4 electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration
On February 16, 2010, the federal safety agency's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened RQ10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior Toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, Toyota recalls 07E-082, 09V‑388, 10V‑017, and 10V‑023.the federal safety agency also requested information regarding potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in Toyota and Lexus vehicles.I. Pedal Interference from Floor mats, Carpet Covers and Plastic Pads in Carpets.During the RQ10-003 investigation, ODI reviewed a large volume of documents to assess whether additional vehicles should be recalled.Following the agency's analysis, the federal safety agency requested that Toyota recall additional vehicles.Toyota complied with the agency's request.The details of these recalls are set forth more fully in Toyota's reports to the federal safety agency pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573.These recalls are as follows:Recall 11V‑112: (1) model year (MY) 2004-2006 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid; and, (2) MY 2004-2007 Lexus RX330,RX350, and RX400h (hybrid model). The total estimated population under this recall is 769,379 vehicles.This recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by a loose floor carpet cover (trim panel). Recall 11V‑113: (1) MY 2003-2009 through 2009 Toyota 4Runner; (2) MY 2006-2010 Toyota RAV4; and, (3) MY 2008-2011 Lexus LX570.The total estimated population under this recall is 1,381,000 vehicles.This recall supplements recall 09V‑388 and remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment by an unsecured floor mat.Recall 11V‑115: (1) MY 2006-2007 Lexus GS300 (all wheel drive vehicles); and, (2) MY 2006-2007 Lexus GS350 (all wheel drive vehicles). The total estimated population under this recall is 19,647 vehicles.This recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by inadequate clearance between the pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded in the vehicle's carpet.II. Potential Electronic Causes of Unintended Acceleration.After the federal safety agency opened RQ10-003, the federal safety agency launched a ten-month study of potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles.the federal safety agency launched the study in the spring of 2010 in light of concerns aired in Congressional hearings.the federal safety agency enlisted engineers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) with expertise in areas such as computer controlled electronic systems, electromagnetic interference and software integrity to assess whether electronic systems or electromagnetic interference played a role in incidents of unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles.That study has concluded.Two reports are associated with the study and are available on the federal safety agency's website.NASA's report is entitled Technical Support to the federal safety agency on the Reported Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Unintended Acceleration (UA) Investigation, NESC Assessment No. TI-10-00618 (Jan. 18, 2011).the federal safety agency's report is entitled Technical Assessment of Toyota Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Systems (Feb. 2011).Both reports should be read in conjunction with each other. As stated in its report, NASA did not find an electronic cause of large throttle openings that can result in unintended acceleration incidents. the federal safety agency did not find a vehicle-based cause of unintended acceleration incidents other than the physical pedal interference causes that are being addressed by Toyota's recalls. This RQ is closed.
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What 2010 Toyota RAV4 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have a 2010 Toyota rav4 limited and sometimes the car starts and sometimes it doesn’t but all the light come on but the car itself doesn’t start I replaced the battery, starter, starter safety switch but it still doesn’t start sometimes
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel inadvertently locked and the vehicle loss power. The steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he was able to veer to the side of the road while driving downhill. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they could not provide any assistance as the vehicle was out of warranty. A case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.
Odometer meter has been tamperd with.
The sensor within the compressor has malfunctioned, everything works. Will need a tool every time I want to use defrosters or air condition. Will need to replace the whole compressor because of this internal sensor must have went bad/not working right. You need the defrosters in order to see to drive the vehicle. Vehicle was in motion, no defroster/air condition either.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v577000 (visibility/wiper). The vehicle was taken to galaxy toyota dealer, located on 750 nj-36, eatontown, nj 07724 (732) 544-1000, where it was repaired. The contact stated that when she had picked up the vehicle and there was a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle back to galaxy toyota dealer, where it was informed that the alternator failed and needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.
Left a toyota dealership after having service . It was raining outside I had just jumped on the highway and my 4 wheel drive check engine light and a third light all came on. I then drove to autozone I was told that I needed a 02 sensor. But I had just left the toyota dealership and was told there was no problems with my vehicle. I read a post on your website and with the same concern and decided to add my complaint. I will be taking my car back to the dealership on friday.
Radio display shows odd symbols and often shuts down. No audio problems.
Usually after a rain storm or if I go through a deep puddle the idiot lights for "check engine, slip indicator and 4 wheel drive" lights come on and stay on for about 30 miles. Wednesday they came on and stayed on even though it hasn't rained in weeks. I've talked with several dealers and they tell me either there is no fix for it or toyota is investigating the problem. I've also talked to others with older rav4's and they tell me that they have the same situation going on. Does toyota need a little nudge from the gov't?
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact was notified that the vehicle was on fire. The vehicle was destroyed within two minutes. The contact did not know where the fire originated. There were no injuries. The fire department was unable to diagnose the vehicle due to damages. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 98,500.
Questions about the 2010 Toyota RAV4 electrical
Does the 2010 Toyota RAV4 have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the electrical of the 2010 Toyota RAV4, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2010 Toyota RAV4 electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 118,540 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Toyota RAV4 electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Toyota RAV4 have the most electrical problems?
The Toyota RAV4 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2018 (130 complaints), 2020 (120 complaints) and 2017 (108 complaints).
Other 2010 Toyota RAV4 problems
Suspension 101Acceleration 83Transmission 38Brakes 34Engine 31Airbags 28Visibility 24Fuel system 20Seat belts 18Steering 18Wheels 14Body 13Driver assistance 6Seats 4Tires 4Lights 2Locks 1
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