2007 Ford Explorer vs 2007 Toyota RAV4
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Ford Explorer | 2007 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 208 | 1,003 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 25 | 309 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 53 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 37 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,636 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 10 | 271 |
| Engine | 28 | 195 |
| Suspension | 6 | 125 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 101 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 99 |
| Power Train | 57 | 53 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 76 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 34 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 29 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 138 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 96 |
2007 Ford Explorer
2007 Toyota RAV4
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.