1997 Toyota RAV4 engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Toyota RAV4 — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: the contact stated the driver's side seat shifted forward and backwards. Also, engine check light appeared. Took vehicle to dealer, who replaced gas recirculation valve (egr valve). *ak”
filed Dec 27, 2005
“My rav 4 - 57348 miles. It started making a tapping sound in the engine and it has makes a metal on metal vibration upon acceleration and especially when I make a gradual left turn and decelerate. I brought it into the dealer. They say it may be that the lifters are a bit worn and that this will…”
filed Mar 8, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other RAV4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 RAV4 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 RAV4 | 15 | 2% |
| 2019 RAV4 | 8 | 1% |
| 2018 RAV4 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 RAV4 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 RAV4 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 RAV4 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 RAV4 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 RAV4 | 10 | 3% |
| 2009 RAV4 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 RAV4 | 24 | 4% |
| 2007 RAV4 | 41 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Toyota RAV4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.