2016 Toyota RAV4 vs 2018 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 | 2016 Toyota RAV4 | 2018 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 235 | 330 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 257 | 183 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 33 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 32 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–32 | 25–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 25,000 mi | 14,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota RAV4 | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 57 | 129 |
| Service Brakes | 43 | 28 |
| Engine | 25 | 32 |
| Exterior Lighting | 28 | 23 |
| Power Train | 11 | 26 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 20 |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 37 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 5 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2016 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.