CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Toyota RAV4 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA, including 14 crashes, 4 fires, 14 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (14 reports).
1999 Toyota RAV4 recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture or Underinflate
Some driver-side frontal airbag inflators in these vehicles can absorb moisture because of a manufacturing issue.
Most common 1999 Toyota RAV4 problems
Problem areas named in the 62 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
What owners report
I lost control of the vehicle and I overcorrected causing the car to go airborne. I hit head on into an embankment then continued to roll 3or 4 times before stopping. There were no indications or warnings to make me think these parts were going to malfunction. My airbags never deployed and the seatbelt did not lockup.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V033000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED TOYOTA OF WALLINGFORD (859 N COLONY RD, WALLINGFORD, CT 06492, (888) 927-7559) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V033000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNNAMED DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V03300 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED STEVINSON TOYOTA EAST LOCATED AT 444 S. HAVANA ST, AURORA, CO 80012, AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V033000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CONTACTED BERGLUND TOYOTA LOCATED AT 3000 WARDS RD, LYNCHBURG, VA 24502, (434) 509-0770, AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *JS *BF *JS
1999 Toyota RAV4 questions
Does the 1999 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1999 Toyota RAV4: Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture or Underinflate; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch; Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor; Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Toyota RAV4?
Based on 62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (14), Air Bags (14), Electrical System (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Toyota RAV4 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.