2005 Toyota RAV4 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 8%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Toyota RAV4, 8% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Drivers side visor will not stay up. Falls down constantly. Driver cannot see when it happens. I bought my RAV4 used and didnt notice it until my husband drove it. It doesn't bother me because I'm short. When my husband drives it we have to rig it to stay up but nothing ever works for long before it falls down again. It could easily cause an accident if driving in heavy traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #11172028, filed 2019-01, 100,000 miles“Takata recall . I was driving and stopped for a light down a road in staten island, ny. As I was waiting, a deer was crossing the road. Simultaneously, a bus was next to me and scared the deer which caused it to run straight into my vehicle doing a fair amount of damage which has since been fixed. My airbag did not inflate, even though I was hit pretty hard. I was shaken up but suffered no major injuries. Recall#15v284”
NHTSA complaint #11039904, filed 2017-10, 60,000 miles“My check engine light has been on for approximately 50,000 of the 255,000 miles on my RAV4. It has been on it seems mostly because of oxygen sensors and related emissions issues and this has cost me thousands over the years in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and masking other problems that really were occurring. The check engine light is on so much that it's hard to tell when there really is a problem. Recently my check engine light was on for about 9 months. The mechanic codes revealed that it was running too rich. …”
NHTSA complaint #11218393, filed 2019-06, 255,000 miles“The driver's side visor will not stay in position. It flops down when I'm driving, making it suddenly hard to see. The problem started very gradually a few years ago but now has rapidly gotten much worse. I think Toyota should have a recall on this problem. My local dealership will not cover the replacement and in cost, nor will Toyota. I know about the company because I called them and they said it's my problem to fix. However, this is a known safety issue, and they are ignoring their responsibility. The visor alone costs $107.52 ! …”
NHTSA complaint #11133174, filed 2018-10, 133,000 miles“When driving at or under the speed limit on some turns my cars slip indicator goes off without any apparent issues and it will start beeping and sometimes it even breaks on it's own and jerks the car. The slip indicator light has turned one while driving under 30 MPH in a dry and paved road. The beeping and jerking has happened on the freeway”
NHTSA complaint #11394746, filed 2021-02, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11028712Jan 7, 2026Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate…
- 10132721Jul 7, 2014TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 7, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
- 10022143Apr 26, 2007Techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 26% |
| 2024 | 49 | 28% |
| 2023 | 43 | 26% |
| 2022 | 37 | 25% |
| 2021 | 77 | 20% |
| 2020 | 122 | 19% |
| 2019 | 172 | 19% |
| 2018 | 71 | 21% |
| 2017 | 65 | 21% |
| 2016 | 33 | 14% |
| 2015 | 61 | 20% |
| 2014 | 45 | 23% |
| 2013 | 40 | 16% |
| 2012 | 28 | 11% |
| 2011 | 15 | 5% |
| 2010 | 38 | 10% |
| 2009 | 23 | 7% |
| 2008 | 29 | 5% |
| 2007 | 43 | 4% |
| 2006 | 27 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 8% |
| 2004 | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 5% |
| 2002 | 23 | 4% |
| 2001 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2005 Toyota RAV4
59 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Toyota RAV4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology