2009 Toyota RAV4 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 327 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Toyota RAV4, 1% of the 327 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I was traveling on I-94 from madison, wi to minneapolis, mn in late december. The interstate was in good driving condition -- no ice, snow, or rain. It was a nice day with little wind and temperature in the mid-20's. I was in the left lane, passing a slower car in the right lane. I was traveling at 75 MPH with cruise control on. Just as I pulled ahead of the other car, my 2009 Toyota RAV4 pulled violently to the left. I thought we might roll, but then the car stabilized and I was able to maintain control. There was no obvious external cause for the lurch to the left. …”
NHTSA complaint #10307876, filed 2010-02, 9,000 miles“An emergency stop from highway speeds (65 MPH) on hot (85+f) dry pavement resulted in a significantly less than expected braking capacity. Best guess is that the traction control system throttled back available braking capacity. Brake pedal can be pushed to the floor at will but the traction control system takes over braking. The brakes cannot be immediately released and additional pressure (braking) cannot be applied.”
NHTSA complaint #10285973, filed 2009-10, 6,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 7 | 3% |
| 2011 | 9 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 17 | 2% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 16 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota RAV4
99 complaintsSuspension
55 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsWheels
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Toyota RAV4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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