5.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$20
Average Mileage:
3,050 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
  2. three pack cleaning towels, bj’s (1 reports)
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2021 Toyota RAV4 accessories - interior problems

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Owner Comments

problem #2

Feb 142022

RAV4 LE 2.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,111 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Hi there! I understand ur problem, I own the 2021 Rav4, and I had that issue the first week. I learnt that using the Cleaning Wipes Towels that you get on BJ’s the three pack, use the Protectan first.

Update from Nov 29, 2022: and then the cleaning wipes, make sure dashboard isn’t hot is better when is cold . it will to cover up the scratches a bit tho .

- davidknight, New York, US

problem #1

Sep 162021

RAV4 XLE Premium 2.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 4,924 miles

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dashboard scratches using microfiber towel

I take very good care of my vehicles. They are all hand washed by me using only clean or new microfiber towels. It's INSANE to me how a brand new, slightly dampened microfiber towel caused this damage to my dash. I checked and checked the towel again to look for anything abrasive stuck in the fibers and it's perfectly clean, I even tore the tag off before using it!

These scratches DO NOT wipe off, not with soapy water or interior cleaner. Out of curiosity, I just rubbed my finger on a undamaged spot on the dash and found that even light rubbing of skin caused small scratches. To top it off, upon further inspection to parts of the dash that I can't readily see, there are small scratches from previous cleanings as well.

I can't imagine why Toyota would design a dash with a material like this. Yeah, it may look and "feel" nice but it's not durable. I have a feeling more people will start to complain about this.

- Jessica S., Montrose, CA, US

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