We have classified the 5 complaints from 2005 Toyota RAV4 about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
None of my brake lights are working i have tried replacing them with new bulbs and they still don't work i even checked to see if it need a new fuse and all the fuses look good. i'm starting to feel like the vehicle has a electrical problem that's causing the lights not to work.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the part needed to charge the battery was not working properly. in addition, the vehicle made a loud whistling noise. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 47,000. .....updated 02/10/16 *bf; updated 4/20/18*jb *cn
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota rav4. when the vehicle was started, the driver side air bag warning light illuminated. the horn and the cruise control failed to operate. the contact spoke with the dealer where the technician stated that the spiral core needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 244,000.
My master power switch stopped working in 2014. i can't understand why the 2005 rav4 was not on the list for the recall. windows will not go up and down.
Over the past few days, the last incident occurring on 2/14/2014, my car will suddenly lose power as i am driving, for about one to three seconds, then just as sudden kick back on again. when it loses power for that second or two, i lose my power steering capabilities and the battery light come on. once the power comes back on, it continues to ride fine as if nothing happened. the problem is intermittent. i took the car to a local pep boys facility. they tested the battery and it was fine. they could not determine where the issue was originating. *tr
First tire indicator light came on. checked pressure in all tires. tires were at correct amount. went to reset light which did not work. suv was on an incline (driveway). let car sit for an hour on flat surface. started rav4.the tire indicator light came on plus abs and vsc trac lights. consulted owners manual which stated to take to toyota. no other brake warning lights came on. was 1/2 mile from dealer when smoke started coming into passenger cabin. smoke/fire was coming from the engine and under rav4. smoke was a bluish grey. pulled off the major road into an abandoned business driveway. turned rav off and ran. passerby called 911. fire trucks/police arrived. rav was a total loss. called toyota usa to report fire. they are saying that it was not mechanical or electrical. but that the fire originated in the engine compartment. cause of fire was undetermined and there was no evidence of any sort of defect or malfunction with any of the electrical or mechanical systems found. rav went to dealer for all required service and never had and major problems. if it was not electrical then what caused my lights to come on. thee vsc trac light had never come on since i owned the car. i have owned toyotas since 1973 and never had anything like this happen. the rav4 was my 5th toyota.