Toyota RAV4

"tire pressure sensor"

""The headlights on my 2012 Toyota RAV4 have clouded over and turned yellow, a condition that dramatically reduces nighttime visibility and degrades the cars appearance. This common issue is caused by the breakdown of the polycarbonate plastic lens coating due to prolonged exposure to UV radiation, heat, and environmental contaminants. Over time, the factory-applied UV protective layer deteriorates, leaving the plastic vulnerable to oxidation and surface pitting. This isnt just cosmeticits a safety hazard, and it reflects poor engineering. Instead of using glass or a more durable coating, manufacturers opted for cheaper plastic with inadequate long-term protection. This choice appears rooted in planned obsolescence and cost-cutting, ensuring customers return for expensive replacements or upgrades far sooner than necessary.""

"moonroofleaks"

"Battery failure 4 times with 2 -3 months"

"I have forgotten what the repairman told me was wrong. I remember that to cost just over $175.00 for the repair."

""Replaced original back gate electric door actuator because of intermittent problems not opening or closing. 6/13/24 (Mainly not opening. I don't know how you replace it if it permanently failed shut and can't open door. There is no key.) Replaced all 5 original TPMS Sensors (1 failed after 13 years when battery wore out.) 4/7/25. Replaced starter 15 months ago. Otherwise, nothing else has worn out yet. Barely uses oil, still has original spark plugs. I pulled a plug at 120,000 miles service and it still looked/measured new. I plan to replace all soon even if they still look new. Maybe replace fuel pump at 200,000 miles as preventive maintenance. Also, had all 4 tires replaced 3/17/25.""

"One of the muffler pipes came loose and needed to be replaced"

"The upper radiator hose connector is plastic and broke at 83,000 miles. When I went to the Toyota dealership to buy a new one, the service manager said it is a common fail point for on these generation RAV4s"

"had to replace a water pump"

"The rear differential is leaking oil"

"a number of rattles and squeaks. haven't been able figure out where the are coming from."

"Plastic air intake squeeks where it attached into engine air filter. Took apart and cleaned and it stopped for about 6 months. Back again."

"Might be the spare tire cover or squeeky seals around tailgate."

"I think that the radio rattles from bumps in the road."

"This car was paert of the Toyota "White Paint" problem - paint peeling/flaking off. Toyota repainted part of the car via warranty but it's still peeling/flaking off in other areas. The repaint job done by the local Toyota Dealer was terrible."

"The clear coat on the spare tire cover was severely cracked and breaking away."

"The car is 13 years old. Paint chips and fades"

"Severe door and under carriage rust. Equivalent vehicle has almost no rust."

"The car is rusting on the hood and underneath. When getting regular repairs/maintenance, it sometimes has cost extra as parts have broken off. They usually soak the parts in lubricant for a while so they can safely remove the parts that need to be removed to do the maintenance like rotating tires."