2009 Toyota RAV4 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 7%of 327 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,886miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 Toyota RAV4, 7% of the 327 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,886 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2009 Toyota rav 4, 2.5l v4, 4wd. A couple of weeks ago, I was driving like normal, and when I pressed the gas, the car didn't move. I turned it off and started it up again and put my foot on the gas pedal and it moved and then I hit the brake and it didn't move when I hit the gas. The RPM increases but the car does not move forward or in reverse. The car starts just fine and it will move for about 30 seconds - basically before it's warmed up. Then after 30 seconds, if I hit the gas, regardless of putting it in reverse, drive, it won't budge. …”
NHTSA complaint #11096905, filed 2018-05, 150,000 miles“I put my rav 4 2009 in park while running and got out of the car and talked to my mail carrier, went around my car to my mailbox and all of a sudden, my car took off accelerating and backed out of the driveway, I tried to get the car but it was moving too fast it hit a tree. Now I keep it in er brake when I get out. Toyota dealers claim they cannot check to see what happened. I am sorry as to what to do, I had a witness to this incident I am afraid of my own car, I do not know when it will do it again. Was told I should be glad I did not get run over when I walked behind it.”
NHTSA complaint #10904684, filed 2016-09, 146,483 miles“While driving on any type if road, freeway, country or city the drivers sun visor keeps falling down to its lowest position blocking the drivers view of the roadway and pedestrians.the visor can not be positioned in an intermediate position to block sun. The visor can not be positioned to stay fully up.”
NHTSA complaint #11002653, filed 2017-07, 33,000 miles“While my wife was driving on the highway at 60 MPH the engine lost power. Moving to the right lane to pull over, flames began coming out of the top of the hood, hitting the windshield. She tried stopping but brake pedal went to the floor, requiring her to put the car in park and slide on grass. She jumped out of the vehicle and within 8 minutes the car was completely destroyed.”
NHTSA complaint #10731632, filed 2015-07, 65,400 miles“Was driving,sudden lost p/s, all lights on dash came on, determined fuse ecu-ig1, blown, determined, when rear view mirror disconn. The fuse doesn't blow.TSB:ig1 relay needs 2b updated $1,000+ vehicle was in motion on a county street.....updated 12/03/15”
NHTSA complaint #10794343, filed 2015-11, 56,372 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.
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 2009 Toyota RAV4
99 complaintsSuspension
55 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Toyota RAV4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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