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P0356 on TOYOTA RAV4

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2006

What P0356 Means on Your TOYOTA RAV4

Real TOYOTA RAV4 Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"While driving east on i-490 from rochester to i-90, the check engine light came on and the engine was misfiring. we exited the freeway and the check engine light started to flash, the engine sputtered and died. i put the car in neutral and parked on the right curb."

— 2006 TOYOTA RAV4 owner • ENGINE • Filed 06/14/2016

"We were on the road (on a family vacation). the day that we were coming back the check engine light, the vsc light and the slip warning light came on as we were pulling out of the hotel parking lot. on the way to the dealer, i also felt like the car was misfiring."

— 2006 TOYOTA RAV4 owner • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 01/08/2012

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0356 on TOYOTA RAV4

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2006
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0356 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026