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JTEGD20V840••••••2004 Toyota RAV4
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2004 Toyota RAV4 build (8 vs 3).
8on this build
131on the model
43builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 3Engine 2Electrical System 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemOct 2022
The TRAC system which brakes the car when it senses the wheel loosing traction hits the breaks on curves, even when turned off. It is random. It is not part of the inspection. When the streets are rain slick it has caused my car to skid out of the lane I was in. It has not been…
Air BagsJul 2019
Takata recall I purchased this car in january 2019 and since that time have received numerous mailed notices from toyota "safety recall follow-up notice." I have made at least 8 phone calls to toyota and been promised repeatedly that I will be contacted for airbag…
EngineJun 2015
Head gasket blew. According to mechanic the bolts that anchor the gasket to engine block failed causing leakage of coolant into engine block subsequently blowing the head gasket. This appears to be a common problem with the 2004 rav4. $1800.00 repair! Updated 11/23/15*lj updated…
VisibilityMay 2011
2004 toyota rav4 drivers side visor will not stay up. This started about 2 months ago for no reason. Dealer states it is not a defect so nothing short of replacing it can be done. I have to push the visor up against the windshield to get it out of my sightline. I have read the…
Engine And Engine CoolingMar 2004
When I accelerate, there is a whistling/rattling noise coming from the engine or front of the car. The dealership claims that this is a normal noise associated with the intake, but no new car should rattle/whistle this loudly!the noise becomes more audilble as the engine gets…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JTEGD20V840010027 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.