2011 Toyota RAV4 Problems: 4 Known Issues

2011 Toyota RAV4 Problems: 4 Known Issues | Au7o

NHTSA Recalls8 recalls

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Campaign #19V50300028/06/2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.

Campaign #23V73400001/11/2023

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

Campaign #17V29500002/05/2017

TRAILER HITCHES

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota Rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module. The software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical short and preventively turn off the electrical current and the trailer lights.

Campaign #15V01100016/01/2015

EQUIPMENT

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.

Campaign #14V82800030/12/2014

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Toyota RAV4 problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2011 Toyota RAV4 has 4 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Power Window Master Switch May Melt - Recall 15V-689, Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Rear Lower Suspension Arms Can Separate - Recall 16V-596, 2006-2012 RAV4 4WD Rear Differential Coupling Growl - T-SB-0080-13 / ZF4. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Toyota RAV4 reliable?

The 2011 Toyota RAV4 has 4 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 2 issues are rated critical: Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Power Window Master Switch May Melt - Recall 15V-689 and Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Rear Lower Suspension Arms Can Separate - Recall 16V-596. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Toyota RAV4 problems?

Repair costs for known Toyota RAV4 issues range from $0 to $0, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What is the 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Power Window Master Switch May Melt - Recall 15V-689?

Toyota/NHTSA Safety Recall 15V-689 (Toyota C0M) covers certain 2006-2011 RAV4 vehicles. During manufacture of the driver's-door Power Window Master Switch, lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts. If the contacts are not protected, debris… Severity: high.

What is the 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Rear Lower Suspension Arms Can Separate - Recall 16V-596?

NHTSA Recall 16V-596 / Toyota G0V covers a specific subset of certain 2006-2011 RAV4s previously involved in rear-arm recalls: TMC-built 2006-2010 vehicles produced October 2005-August 2010 and TMMC-built 2009-early-2011 vehicles produced October 2008-September 2010. If rear-whee… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2006-2012 Toyota RAV4 2006-2012 RAV4 4WD Rear Differential Coupling Growl - T-SB-0080-13 / ZF4?

Toyota T-SB-0080-13 Rev1 documents a growl-type noise from the rear differential coupling on some 2006-2012 RAV4 4WD vehicles. Toyota attributes the condition to contamination of the front bearing inside the coupling, not to a model-wide rear wheel-hub defect. The bulletin applie… Severity: medium.

What is the 2008-2017 Toyota RAV4 2008-2017 RAV4 Blizzard Pearl/Super White Paint Peeling - CSP ZKG?

Toyota Customer Support Program ZKG covered certain 2008-2017 RAV4 vehicles with original factory Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) paint when adhesion degradation caused peeling on qualifying exterior metal body panels. Toyota described sunlight degrading adhesion betwee… Severity: low.

2011 Toyota RAV4 Problems: 4 Known Issues

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2006-2011 Toyota RAV4: Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Power Window Master Switch May Melt - Recall 15V-689#

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2006-2011 Toyota RAV4: Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Rear Lower Suspension Arms Can Separate - Recall 16V-596#

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2006-2012 Toyota RAV4: 2006-2012 RAV4 4WD Rear Differential Coupling Growl - T-SB-0080-13 / ZF4#

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2008-2017 Toyota RAV4: 2008-2017 RAV4 Blizzard Pearl/Super White Paint Peeling - CSP ZKG#

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Toyota RAV4 problems?

Is the Toyota RAV4 reliable?

How much does it cost to fix common Toyota RAV4 problems?

What is the 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Power Window Master Switch May Melt - Recall 15V-689?

What is the 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Rear Lower Suspension Arms Can Separate - Recall 16V-596?

What is the 2006-2012 Toyota RAV4 2006-2012 RAV4 4WD Rear Differential Coupling Growl - T-SB-0080-13 / ZF4?

What is the 2008-2017 Toyota RAV4 2008-2017 RAV4 Blizzard Pearl/Super White Paint Peeling - CSP ZKG?