2014 Toyota RAV4 Problems And Complaints

2014 Toyota RAV4 User Complaints and Problems

Mechanical Problems:

1. The transmission system of the car is often complained about because it can be jerky. The gear indication is also unreliable and can often indicate that the car is in the wrong gear.
2. Some cars have had sudden unintended acceleration which really throws off the driver. This has been the cause of many accidents.
3. Some people have had an unfortunate incident in which the car stops to respond to acceleration. This can also result in collisions.
4. Some owners have faced trouble with the brake system of the car not responding to driver input. Apart from small issues like squeaking and grinding noises, the whole vacuum pump can fail.
5. The electric power steering can also reduce the assistance and make driving hard, until a point when it completely gives up.
6. Another widely reported problem is that the fuel tank can fill up quicker than advertised. This is an issue with the plastic fuel tanks and their ventilation system.
7. In some cases, the suspension makes a lot of noise and often makes the car unsettled.

Electrical System Problems:

1. The instrument panel is can flicker and shut down in many cars along with the infotainment display.
2. A few cars have unfortunately had complete electrical shutdowns while the vehicle was being driven. This takes off the power steering, brake booster, and so on.
3. There is a risk of fire in this vehicle and several cars have had electrical problems that led to fires.
4. A large number of people have complained that the Bluetooth telephone system does not relay the sound properly.

Exterior Problems:

1. In a problem that looks like a quality control issue, the paint has peeled off from several areas of the car.
2. Many owners reported a problem with the sunroof exploding while the car was being driven. This is a common issue in most cars that are being sold now.
3. The power lift-gate can fail to open or trap someone inside it by closing unexpectedly.
4. Water leaks have been reported from the roof rails. The side airbag is located in the area where the leak is present and the owner has concerns about whether it will concern safety.

Safety Problems:

1. In what looks like a common Toyota airbag problem, many cars were involved in collisions where their airbags could not be deployed to save the occupants.

Miscellaneous Problems:

1. Many complaints have been regarding the fact that parts for the recall are not made available on time by the brand.

2014 Toyota RAV4 Recalls

S. No.	Date	NHTSA Campaign Number	Issues Noticed	Additional Remarks	Remedy
1	March 13, 2015	15V144000	Possible loss of electric power steering assistance	It was noted that several cars may lose electric power steering assistance due to a damaged electronic control unit	Dealers will inspect the serial number and replace the EPS ECU if necessary
2	January 16, 2015	15V011000	Trailer lights may shut off due to a software error	Some cars equipped with an accessory trailer light module may have an issue due to an electrical short	Dealers will replace the trailer light module with the new unit and corrected software
3	December 30, 2014	14V828000	Vehicle accessories may detach	The vehicle accessories like running boards and other items may be incorrectly installed	Dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts

Should you buy the 2014 Toyota RAV4?

The Toyota RAV4 is a compact crossover that is one of the first cars to make that category popular. It offers good usage of space, a long list of features and a good reputation in the market. But as we can see, there are quite a few issues with this car. But for a car that is sold in such high numbers, some common faults are bound to occur. At the end of the day, it is still a good car that can fit very well in a lot of families. Toyota has also engineered it to be very safe and sound and given it a set of capable powertrains.