2009 Toyota RAV4 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 327 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,404miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2009 Toyota RAV4, 1% of the 327 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,404 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are 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 front driver seat is loose to the point that it make sound when I break or accelerate. Because the seat moves, it makes me occasionally to get distracting while I am driving. The car is under guarantee because I just bought it , but the dealer refuse to do something arguing that the car is fine. I have drive so many different cars, and all of then do not have this type of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10374628, filed 2011-01, 50,404 miles“My RAV4 has rust all over where the drivers seat as well as the passenger seats are attached to the car and seems to be so fragile that with any small impact the seat will detached from car and cause a tragic accident. The rust appeared almost immediately after it was purchased and was advised by dealership that there was nothing they can do about it . If this issue is not fixed in the future it can cause injuries or even death.”
NHTSA complaint #10889275, filed 2016-07“Neck not protected during side-impact crash. Injured driver traveling approx 5 MPH and other driver ran red light at approx 40 MPH. Driver suffered form cervical herniations and cervical bulges even though safety ratings were quite high for yr/make/model of vehicle. Air-bags did not deploy. Headrest is tilted very far out.”
NHTSA complaint #10347601, filed 2010-08Related 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
- 14V743000Nov 19, 2014Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser…Covers: Toyota RAV4 2007–2011, Sienna 2005–2011, Sequoia 2005–2011 +10 more
- 13V014000Jan 16, 2013Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012…Covers: Toyota RAV4 2009–2012, Highlander 2009–2013, Venza 2009–2013 +13 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 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 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