A warning light appeared on the dashboard indicating an airbag malfunction. I called Toyota service and was told the car required a repair, and the airbags would not function at all until this repair was done. Today the Toyota tech told us a "spiral cable assembly had gone bad." He said it will cost $514 to make this repair, and again, the airbags will not work unless it is done. I asked if this was a recall issue with Toyota and the service manager replied, "I have no idea." I asked if this was a common problem with this car and he replied, "we see it all the time in rav3's and Tundra's." I indicated the car is only 5 years old with just over 60K miles, and that I have never (ever) had an airbag failure in any vehicle until now. He again said, "well, we see it all the time with this model." This surely appears to be a design flaw that is very costly to an average consumer. Can they get away with this? please help! (thanks much-)

- Paso Robles, CA, USA

Engine coil failure.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Engine coil failure. My research tells me this is a common problem with these 3.5L V6 engines. Error code P0352.

- Ogdensburg, NY, USA

While driving on the highway at approximately 65 mph the car suddenly would not and behaved as if in neutral. The engine reved upon applying the gas. We pulled over to the shoulder and put on hazard lights and put the car in park. Then put the car back in drive and the car behaved normally.

- Austin, TX, USA

2006 Toyota Rav4 fwd V6 engine w/65,000 miles is showing check engine light, vsc light and traction light. ECM generating P0606 fault code. Dealer replaced ECM under warranty, but 10 minutes later same lights and fault codes recurred.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

The right rear wheel sensor failed on my 2006 Toyota Rav4 on 1/19/11. The part was back ordered to 2/24/11. I was assured by the dealer's service department that the car was safe to drive. That was not the case, however, when the left rear wheel sensor failed on 2/2/11, causing the car to become dangerous to drive, while I was on the road.

- Columbus, OH, USA

2006 Rav4 : speed control: Sudden acceleration and sudden decrease in acceleration on highway. Starting in November 2010 our Toyota Rav4 would suddenly acceleration on highway, lunge forward while parking for no reason. In December 2010 all senor lights on the dashboard panel came on and the car actually decelerated while I while trying to change lanes on the highway. I quickly turned on my four ways and moved to the far left of highway for safety. All the dash board lights went off and car resumed normal driving functions. On February 16, 2011 I was on the highway again attempting to change lanes and the car decelerated and appeared to be stalling-out also all the dashboard lights when on:check engine, ABS, vsh, and 4WD. I again put my four ways on and moved to shoulder of highway, my vehicle resumed normal driving functions and all dashboard lights went off. About 5 minutes later the same thing happened again. I took my car to my mechanic the next day and he states it appears to be a malfuction in the senory panel. He contacted the Toyota dealer and is awaiting a response. My car in undrivable at the present time due to the fact it could stop running at any time for no apparent reason.

- Red Bank, NJ, USA

Multiple cylinder misfire causing hesitation and lack of power. This problem can lead to safety issues since the car looses power intermittently. Mechanic says error code indicates all six ignition coils need to be replaced. The plugs are to be changed at 120K miles. The coils only lasted 66K " common issue see rav4world.com/forums/viewtopic.php"T=24070 went to auto part store and confirmed diagnostics: 6 plugs misfiring due to bad coils. Believe this issue is a problem that need to be explored for safety of all drivers

- Smyrna, GA, USA

'model year: 2006 'make: Toyota Rav4 'model: 4 drive, 2 wd, V6 sport 'component: Power steering system description: I bought the above car on 12/16/2006. After two years of driving, I started to notice that there is a tweaking sound on the steering wheel whenever I make a left or right turn of the vehicle at a slow speed. I have made a complain to capitol Toyota at the beginning of 2009 and demand a fix without charge, but their management insisted that they charge me a fee of $132 for diagnostic and additional repair cost if they find out that problem is not within their warranty limits; please note that my car was within warranty at 42K miles. Frustrated and angry, I brought my car home without any service. A year later with 44.3K miles, I began to notice additional problem with my car. This time, the check engine, viscous, and track lights get turned on. I brought my car to capitol Toyota again with my additional complaint. This time, they agreed to perform a diagnostic service without a fee of $132, but they charge me for $1083 to replace the power steering ECU computer which is out of range and causing the lights to be turned on, and $483 for fixing the first, original power steering noise problem. They said that my vehicle is out of warranty. The only thing they can help cover for free of charge and within warranty at this time is to fix the cam timing oil valve which is sticking out to cause the engine light problem. I believe my Toyota has their design and manufacturing problems, and I have not ordered the ECU computer and steering wheel noise fixes that they recommended because I do not agree with the provided cost. I am expecting that they should fix these problems for me free of charge.

- San Jose, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota rav-4. the contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the electrical components became inoperable and the vehicle stalled. The dealer advised a diagnostic at her expense. There were no recalls for the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 119,000.

- Salisbury, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Rav4. While the contact was driving 40 mph he noticed that the power steering light appeared on the dashboard, moments later the contact noticed that the vehicle no longer had power steering or anti-lock brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the internal computer needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings and the current and failure mileages were 46000.

- Gibsonia, PA, USA

This is in reference to the electrical problem referenced recently. I have had the same experience of the car just not starting. I discovered that it is related to the stick shift. It looks like it is engaged. If you give it the tiniest jiggle it engages and the car will start. I don't know what the deal is, but planned to bring it up when I take car to be serviced next.

- Newtown, PA, USA

First thing in the morning and sometimes after work, car will not start. Dashboard lights come on, battery condition indicator checks good. Had battery tested, battery is good. Of course, when the car does start and I drive it in to a Toyota dealership, the dealership can't find a problem. No problems with the starter. No indications of starter sluggish or low battery power. These symptoms have happened several times, and fortunately the car would start.

- Coatesville, PA, USA

I own a 2006 Toyota Rav4 limited. The digital radio controls occaisionally become inactive and the display goes blank or becomes illegible. When this happens the only contol that works is the mode and volume button on the steering wheel. The problem corrects itself when the vehicle is shut off and then restarted.

- Falmouth, MA, USA