2006 Toyota RAV4 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 705 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2006 Toyota RAV4, 1% of the 705 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“- the contact owns a 2006 RAV4. The 2nd seat did not lock in place. This seat was replaced by the dealer on 4/2006. Since 12/09/06 the failure has reoccurred and has not been repaired. The dealer stated that the track was grinding away and the hinge broken again. The dealer called weekly to inform her that the part wasn't available.”
NHTSA complaint #10179351, filed 2007-01, 612 milesRelated recalls
- 16V396000Jun 2, 2016Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry…Covers: Toyota RAV4 2006–2011, Camry 1988–1990, 2005–2010, Highlander 2005–2011 +11 more
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 18 | 5% |
| 2020 | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 | 12 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota RAV4
230 complaintsEngine
109 complaintsVehicle speed control
74 complaintsSuspension
73 complaintsAir bags
57 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
53 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsFuel system
25 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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