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2005 Toyota Rav4 Electrical Problems

3 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Oct 2017 – Oct 2019
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (3)

highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Oct 2019

None of your brake lights are working. You've already replaced the bulbs and checked the fuses, but the lights still don't illuminate. This suggests an electrical problem in the brake light circuit, such as a faulty wiring connection, relay, or switch that controls power to the brake lights.

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NHTSA #: 11270953
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2017

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.

NHTSA #: 11033270
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2015

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

NHTSA #: 10783005

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