2005 Toyota RAV4 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 2005 Toyota RAV4, 6% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 miles.
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.
“My tire pressure monitoring system keeps turning on regardless of whether tire pressure gauges or mechanics say the tire pressure is within range. I know this system had a recall on other model years for Toyota, and I think there's something wrong with this one, too. This is an ongoing problem since I bought the car used from a Toyota dealership--unknown if it was an issue before then. Resetting the system (by pressing the reset button to the left of the steering wheel, as indicated in the user manual) only turns the light off for a minute or two, then it comes right back on.”
NHTSA complaint #10486671, filed 2012-12, 70,000 miles“When roads are icy or snowy, TPMS warns that tire(s) is low despite all tires having the proper pressure. After confirming adequate tire pressures, I reset the system. After encountering snowy/icy roads again, the TPMS alerts again. This false alarm would likely confuse most drivers.”
NHTSA complaint #10181674, filed 2007-02, 44,000 miles“This is an update for the complaint regarding the failure of the tire pressure monitoring system on my 2005 Toyota RAV4. After finding a knowledgeable service manager who took the time to check, he found that there is a tire pressure sensor in the spare tire. My spare was just a little low on air and since correcting it, the light has not come on again. I was not able to find any reference to the spare having a sensor in the owner's manual.”
NHTSA complaint #10224185, filed 2008-04“The tire pressure light comes on just about every other day. I have had the tires checked numerous times & the light continues to come on, this has been happening since november of 2007. This is a serious safety issue, I will never know if there is a real problem with a tire with this happening. I drive the highway daily & find this very troublesome. My 2005 rav 4 has under 25,000 miles on it. I am estimating the number of failures to be 50, however I think it is more. I believe this is a defect & Toyota should require these to be recalled & fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10221139, filed 2008-03“The tire pressure light fails constantly and without reason. I've had my tires checked, rechecked, balanced, rotated, rebalanced, rotated again, and nothing will stop the light from coming on. There are only 20,521 miles on my RAV4. This problem has been going on for months. I took my RAV4 to my mechanic again this morning and after checking all the tires again, he found no problems. My tires are new, less than two months old. While taking my husband to the hospital today the light came on again. My mechanic says it's a defect that the manufacturer should fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10218955, filed 2008-02Related service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
- 10131759Feb 12, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated…
- 10129977Feb 12, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated…
- 10131951Jan 23, 2014Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact with road debris or other hazards. If a puncture…
- 10132048May 22, 2013Please refer to the following recommendations for the best practices for vehicle tire rotations.
- 10062016May 22, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10061649Oct 4, 2012Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10019594Feb 7, 2006Tire pressure warning system light on.
- 10011482Sep 8, 2003Initialization of tire pressure warning system during pds.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 6 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 6% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 10% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2005 Toyota RAV4
59 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 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.
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