2007 Hyundai Santa FE vs 2007 Toyota RAV4
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Hyundai Santa FE | 2007 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 682 | 1,003 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 78 | 309 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 30 | 53 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 37 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 38 | 271 |
| Engine | 53 | 195 |
| Air Bags | 102 | 99 |
| Electrical System | 97 | 76 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 58 | 101 |
| Suspension | 30 | 125 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 121 | 10 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 68 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 102 | 29 |
| Airbag warning light | 47 | 29 |
| Stalling | 37 | 34 |
| Rust / corrosion | 28 | 37 |
| Hesitation / surging | 16 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
2007 Hyundai Santa FE
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.