CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Toyota RAV4 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA, including 16 crashes, 4 fires, 15 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (48 reports).
2004 Toyota RAV4 recalls
Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants
Frontal airbag inflators in these vehicles were previously replaced under an earlier recall, but the replacement inflators use the same design.
Driver Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments
The driver's frontal airbag inflator can be affected by moisture over time, which may cause it to rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Most common 2004 Toyota RAV4 problems
Problem areas named in the 154 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 48 |
| Power Train | 23 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 19 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Visibility | 7 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
What owners report
Rear suspension control arm assembly (that supports the springs, control arm rods, shocks, as well as the the hub, brakes and wheel ) breaks completely due to rust and corrosion. It is a poor design that you can see this would happen at the weakest and narrowest section of the part. This causes the entire wheel assembly to drop or twist off, as it did mine and fortunately not on highway however on a busy local road. This vehicle was bought in [XXX], but original owner primarily had it in [XXX] where I can understand there was lots of salt on the road during snow time. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The inspection sticker mechanic inspected the car and found the rear brake hoses rubbing against the sway bar indicating that there should be a clip somewhere to prevent rubbing. See picture attached. See if a possible safety recall can be done on all Toyota RAV4 vehicles.
I have 2003 registered as 2004.This vehicle that I has Manufactured November 2003 base on the sicker beside driver side door and it's been registered as 2004 .Now the problem that I have is slow moving to first gear suddenly jump to second gear (This is Automatic Trnasmission) I thought it was accelerator pedal issues but I replace the pedal and its the same not shifting properly.I cannot drive my car now due to shifting issue in first anf second gear.This my second Rav4 .I have 2001 toyota Rav4 all wheel drive I I have the same Issue not shifting properly first and second gear ,I purchase ECM module back in 2021,2022 amount of $775.00 at Toyota Parts Deal.com that is not calibrated and I p
I was driving on a highway, there was a red light and I pressed on the brakes. The car kept going forward, the brakes became resistant to any pressure and the car continued to roll forward. There were no warning lights when the car was started or during the incident. I kept trying to brake the car, but the car kept moving forward and was about to hit the car in front of me. The cars around me started honking, trying to move out of the way; Luckily the light turned red and the car in front of me was able to move out of the way. I could not press on the gas or the break, I decided to turn the ignition off and the car was able to turn off. I re-started the car and then was able to go again. Had
10 days ago transmission on 2004 Rav started to act funny. Slow/jerky to engage in lower gears. Check engine lights came on. Checked out by mechanic who said it looked like a transmission problem and should have it looked at by transmission specialist who said it was not safe to drive as is since it could simply die at any time, and it needed a new transmission. When replacing trans, the trans man found the ECM had to be replaced. He said this often happened with 2003 thru 2005 RAV4s. On looking through your site, discovered others had similar issues with their 2004 Ravs. I also found out that the electronic control module for these vehicles is defective and must be repaired to co
2004 Toyota RAV4 questions
Does the 2004 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2004 Toyota RAV4: Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants; Driver Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Toyota RAV4?
Based on 154 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (48), Power Train (23), Vehicle Speed Control (20).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 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.