2004 Toyota RAV4 air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 48 complaints for the 2004 Toyota RAV4, 26% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 48 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 102,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 102,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota rav4. The contact was driving approximately 15 MPH and attempting a left turn when another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side door of the contact's vehicle. The vehicle slid forward and proceeded to crash over a curb and into a pole. The side curtain air bags failed to deploy. Immediately after the crash, smoke began emitting from the engine compartment. The driver was able to exit the vehicle and noticed flames coming from under the hood.
I received recall notice last week, called dealer to schedule appt., was told some one would call me back. Heard nothing, so I called back again today and was told to wait, people had been waiting 2 months. Recall notice "strongly recommends that you have this remedy performed immediately". If the dealer is overwhelmed with this recall, why aren't independent repair shops allowed to perform this procedure? Hopefully, I won't have an accident.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Toyota RAV4
- Engine 27 complaints
- Cruise control 20 complaints