Fitment on this one is deliberately narrow: the 1999 Toyota RAV4 factory service and repair manual is keyed to this model year and to the 2.0L 3S-FE four-cylinder, so the torque figures and clearances you work to are the ones Toyota published for the 1999 car rather than a value carried over from a neighboring year.
Engines
- 2.0L 1998CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Base, 2D Utility, Automatic
- Base, 2D Utility, Standard
- Base, 4D Utility, Automatic
- Base, 4D Utility, Standard
- EV
Known issues on the 1999 RAV4. One recall stands on the federal record for this model year, NHTSA campaign 20V033000, and it covers the driver-side frontal air bag inflator module. Toyota recalled certain 1998-2000 RAV4 and 1998-1999 RAV4 EV vehicles under it; in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the inflator may rupture. Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA against the 1999 RAV4, and 30 technical service bulletins are on record for it.
The trim list above matters more than usual here, because the 1999 range splits two ways: the 2-door and 4-door gasoline utility bodies, in automatic or standard form, and the RAV4 EV, which the recall notice itself treats as a separate vehicle. Confirm which of the two is in front of you before you work to any figure for this year.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 1998-2000 RAV4, 1998-1999 RAV4 EV and Celica and 1997-1998 Supra vehicles. Th
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the
Toyota will notify owners, and owners will have the option to self-inspect, or have a dealer inspect the steering wheel
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY ELECTRIC VEHICLES. IF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE REPEATEDLY PARKED BY PLACING THE SHIFT LEVER INTO THE "P" POSITIO
THIS CONDITION CAN RENDER THE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING LOCK ROD.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR, WHEN EQUIPPED WITH STEEL WHEELS, CAN DEVELOP STRESS FRACTURES IF T
THE DISC ROTOR COULD BREAK (WHERE IT MOUNTS TO THE WHEEL), RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION ON THAT WHEEL, INCREASI
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DISC BRAKE ROTORS. IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH STEEL WHEELS, TOYOTA WILL REPLACE THE FRONT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEMS (TDS) SUPPLIED BY AUDIOVOX CORP
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INTERMITTENT PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SUCH AS THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE LABEL ON THE SECURITY SYSTEM HARNESS AND ANY DISPLAYING THE MANUFACTURING/FINAL DATE
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEMS USED ON 1998-1998 TOYOTA RAV4, AVALON, AND SIENNA MODEL VEHICLES DISTRIBUTED BY SOUTHEAST
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INTERMITTENT PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SUCH AS THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE LABEL ON THE SECURITY SYSTEM HARNESS AND ANY DISPLAYING THE MANUFACTURING/FINAL DATE
OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2024: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0057-18.
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Product general information.
Replacement vin plates.
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Showing the 8 most recent of 58 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
I REPORTED LACK OF AIR BAG INFLATING TO TOYOTA VIA EMAIL AND THEY NEVER RESPONDED....TOYOTA RAV WAS IMPACTED BY A VOLVO
PRODUCT SAFETY DUE TO NON DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS. DT
WE WERE IN A 1999 TOYOTA RAV4, AND HIT ANOTHER TRUCK IN THE REAR. AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT OPERA
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65- 70 MPH ON HIGHWAY AND DROVE OVER EITHER UNEVEN PAVEMENT OR SMALL ROCK, CAUSIN
Showing the 5 most serious of 70 complaints filed with NHTSA.
