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Toyota RAV4

2006 only

643 classified complaints 10 recalls

152,047 sold in the US for 2006.

36 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2006 Toyota RAV4 have 643 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 10 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column, typically surfacing around 43,008 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Toyota RAV4 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2006 only

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 173 complaints · 11/10k sold

Median onset: 43,008 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 102 complaints · 6.7/10k sold

Median onset: 90,869 miles. 1.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 62 complaints · 4.1/10k sold

Median onset: 89,000 miles. 4.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 48 complaints · 3.2/10k sold

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 44 complaints · 2.9/10k sold

Median onset: 40,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 27 complaints · 1.8/10k sold

Median onset: 94,500 miles. 3.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 25 complaints · 1.6/10k sold

Median onset: 72,000 miles. 4.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 24 complaints · 1.6/10k sold

Median onset: 52,056 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2006 compare with other RAV4 years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2006 model year. See the full Toyota RAV4 report for every year and full specs/safety data.