2009 Toyota RAV4 electrical system problems
19 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2009 Toyota RAV4, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 34,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 34,000 miles, and 88% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. After placing the vehicle into park, the contact noticed smoke under the hood of the vehicle. The smoke mostly appeared on the passenger side underneath the dashboard and windshield wipers. By the time the fire department arrived, there were very strong flames coming from the vehicle. The heat from the fire melted the garage door. The fire was extinguished and the fire marshall stated that the cause of the fire was due to a mechanical or electrical defect in the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the wire harness wiring was being damaged by animals biting the wiring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but it was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Toyota RAV4
- Cruise control 99 complaints
- Suspension 55 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints
- Body & structure 17 complaints