There are 3 owner-reported fuel system complaints for the 1999 Toyota RAV4in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
I HAD A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP ON MY 1999 TOYOTA RAV4 WHICH GAVE ME PROBLEMS UP UNTIL IT STOPPED WORKING, WHICH I HAD TO TOW MY VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND HAVE IT DIAGNOSED AND THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED. *TR
THE GAS TANK WAS PUNCTURED FROM A SMALL ROCK COMING OFF THE FRONT TIRE WHILE ON A PAVED STREET.THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK IS SHIELDED BUT THE FRONT SIDE IS EXPOSED ON THIS SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE.
THE GAS TANK IN THE CONSUMER'S RAV 4 WAS INSTALLED WITH A HOLE IN IT. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED THE HOLE WAS HIDDEN BY THE CHASSIS AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION. *JB THE HOLE CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK OUT OF THE TANK. *NM
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026